AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
AMANeWS Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Hall of Fame Winners page 82 Site-Use Passes page 85 Muncie Wish List page 92 AMA SFA Since late October 1991 new insurance provider merchandising aeromodeler AMA welcomes sharing modeling liability has often relayed information membership conceming wares other liability insurance providers Information Firemans Fund Allstate Insurance altematives recently passed along AMA membership availability Hartford Insurance Company several years ago Keep mind AMA welcomes sharing liability risk modelers and/or aeromodeling However increasingly concemed number misunderstandings currently circulating aeromodeling community Therefore believed time has come address issues clear air Below italics quotes SFA followed information AMA member may find helpful sorting things out 1990 insurance membership programs now comprise Sport Flyers Association offered AMA fact no such proposal ever received Al Zlogar Marsha Howard proposed making offer could gain access AMA membership lists get copies claims AMA members has long AMA policy allow distribution AMA membership lists commercial schemes AMA members have indicated wish solicitations seat covers doll clothes other offers companies typically purchase second generation mailing lists also must realized claims settled long before appear courtroom Far away majority settled claims whether court decisions pre-trial settlements include clause non-disclosure Academy hand over records anyone else would violate terms settlements AMA will Meanwhile other insurers will have no problem package comes presenting insurance bid As footnote Zlogar Howard refused sign non-competition statement Academy order review lists could have cut dues $1000 statement interesting considering AMA insurance premiums expense contribution insurance reserves years has approximately $1000 per member including AMA Fire Theft Vandalism insurance plus Accidental Death Dismemberment coverage included $1000 savings touted liability offerings 1992 AMA budget insurance cost comes $785 per member save AMA $1000 SFA would have pay AMA $215 per member provide insurance no cost aggregate AMA policy limit members clubs sites still $1 million AMA aggregate limit 1988 1989 $6 million current aggregate limit $11 million members clubs site owners SFA has doubled its limit $1 million $2 million Insurance shaky~ AMA s financial problems Offered solve AMAs insurance problems Labeled enemy AMA AMA s intent restrain trade SFA has continually painted negative image AMA financial condition insurance benefits programs offered AMA can surmise suggesting Academy about belly-up may provide marketplace momentum SEA underwriting insisting SEA stop assault AMAs reputation character campaign products appropriate manner Instead offlmnding defensive advertising help us Put aside fiery rhetoric SFA advertisements promotions fact say word AMA far often word SFA would no need article SFA statements put AMA position first place Noted author industry personality joins Sport Flyers Association Doug Pratt being paid AMA employ SFA AMA working SEA booth RCHTA Show Chicago last October No begrudges another person leaving employment better him/herself financially believe service two competing employers inappropriate behavior especially case noted personality Over $70 million liquid assets plus excellent rating AM Best company back insurance Three insurance companies behind AMAs liability insurance benefits AM Best rating companies known Superior companies have assets totaling over $2 billion SEAs Gainesco December 31 1990 after liabilities including reserves $337 million assets after-tax profit $65 million two lines insurance appear automobile auto garage insurance consider benefits jointly lobbying FC other regulatory bodies advantages industry funding offered SFA s Industry Political Action committee HIPAc Academy has three FCC law firms working behalf aeromodelers efforts further coordinated aeromodeling industry well modelers themselves Historically dealings FCC have hindered voice having AMA coordinate efforts has kept best interests aeromodelers focused strong Requests frequencies other users have suffered having advantages voice SEA . can lobby things AMA cant AMA not-for-profit corporation law cannot devote significant amount its money lobbying Significant rather operative word may mean between 10% 51% depending Therefore should AMA lobby over $5 million very well could odds its tax stains requirements immediate problem certainly problem SEA position resolve AMA SEA rs better insurance AMA aggregate $11 million SFA aggregate $2 million AMA site owner coverage primary SFAs primary no other insurance place ie secondary AMAs limit per person per occurrence $1 million SEA s appears $500000 AMA members sign waiver waives right sue Academy Model Aeronautics SFA members sign indemnify SEAbig difference AMA members will have reimburse pay defense Academy suit involved SEA members may have SEA Open door policy vs forcing members join quote lousy way AMA members have some benefits Accidental Death Dismemberment well Fire Theft Vandalism insurances well secondary liability insurance $1 million benefits membership AMAs open door policy anyone may member AMA members have insurance importantly provide site owner primary liability insurance coverage model-related activities site Academy will spend membership money provide primary insurance coverage have shown interest joining fellow modelers national organization promotes protects June1992 aeromodeling SFA may insure anyone want Anyone wants client may certainly two 2 letters SFA file setting up meeting second asking proprietary information No offer has received rebuff However insistence AMA lower its dues provide SFAs insurance real mathematics look like $4000 membership subtract $785 AMA insurance costs equals basic dues rate $3215 may added either SFAs $2500 $1000 $1500 numbers hear total now comes either $5715 $4715 $4215 less currently provided So far its making sense AMA insurance program very sound certainly better what SFA offers AMA organized provide aeromodeler far insurance Since 1936 has provided ever improving program categories modeling ranging sport flying international competition includes control line free flight radio control Nothing excluded absolutely convinced program provides insurance simply inadequate hope feel way also details further information changes etc contact SFA policy copies Hall Fame Awards 1991 THE ACADEMY Hall Fame Award instituted recognize people have made outstanding contributions progress development model aviation Any person can nominated Forms purpose available AMA Headquarters know someone has made difference sport drop us line ask nomination forms John Patton former AMA President AMA #17 Chairman Committee screens nominations has difficult task selecting five winners annually 1991 thirty eight nominations received Chosen number William Bill Bishop Howard Bonner Joseph W Foster Don Lowe John Tatone William Bishop founder Comet Model Airplane Supply Company launched enterprise Chicago 1929 first kitted own designs later added designs Carl Goldberg Ed Lidgard product line 1933 Bill published Book Model Airplanes under Comet label 87-page publication covered spectrum available designs included building instructions complete drawings models Bill contracted Sherwin Williams Paint Company develop produce commercially suitable glue use balsa wood tissue perfected device squeeze lead-alloy tube its contents could metered out would explode onto work piece business grew very simple beginning kits sold almost door-to-door basis become million dollar enterprise nationally known everyone over age 65 can remember Comet dime kits 1941 United States entered World war II Bill went Washington DC assist development aircraft recognition program armed forces Schoolboy Identification program soon got underway thousands models supplied services As competitor designer entrepreneur William Bishop helped thousands young people discover joys model aviation advice has always Plan set goals today tomorrow satisfied daily life love loved Howard Bonner organizer competitor innovator earlier years prime mover establishment Los Angeles Larks Club competed extensively won trophies local regional levels well National Championships As radio came scene quickly saw significance its potential adaptation control model aircraft After World War II began design development escapement mechanism market time on/off typesunreliable primitive subject quirks destroyed airplanes Howard wanted achieve super compound escapement finally did design would give positive up down right left also motor control commands next achievement Bonner Servo motor-driven actuator Intended driven reed radios period servo gave two-directional movement neutral position Howard could see development proportional radio critical link reliable precise control model aircraft flight worked Cliff Weirich Bob Elliot design produce Bonner Proportional System named Digimite eight-channel fully proportional radiothe first produced under engineered production conditions Later four-channel set marketed 1957 Howard invited visit South Africa Great Britain demonstrate latest American techniques equipment radio control model aircraft Unfortunately Howards health began deteriorate rather sell business decided close leading steps took toward potential radio systems use today identify him pioneer contributions will long admired valued Joseph W Foster has competitor 40 years Whether Free Flight Rubber Gas Radio Control Pylon racing Joe left mark 1952 Nationals Champion England 1953 took Wakefield Cup list contest records contest wins would fill small book reputation designer equals competitive achievements Some betterknown designs have kitted published Honey B 1950 Nationals winner Rivets 1967 Formula Pylon winner Buck NFFS Model Year A/B Open Junior Record Holder Perhaps Joes important contribution has almost legendary willingness share knowledge skills other people has always ready tell anyone singly groups about techniques tools has developed building constmction methods have open book Ask him question always got helpful answer people like Joe Foster have made model aviation such rewarding pastime passion us Retired since undergoing heart surgery 1982 Joe still builds competes wins Donald T Lowe current AMA President has model aviation enthusiast since 15 years old has built flown everything Free Flight Control Line Radio Control US Air Force RC Champion 1952 has twice managed United States FAI Team world competition Winner 100 contests since 1952 primarily RC aerobatics has also competed invitational Tournament Champions writer designer leader contest official Phoenix design well known throughout world has helped dozens fliers enter winners circle column Radio Control Modeler magazine widely read valued leadership organizing model ftying clubs Ohio lives WORKS Club Wright-Patterson Club As member United States Air Force during World War II Korea Don flew B 24 B-25 B-26 C-45 C-47 T-6 BT-13 A-b qualified military instructor holds commercial pilots rating single- multi-engine aircraft After active career armed services Don became aerospace engineer Wright Patterson AFB group developed aircraft supporting technology remote piloted vehicles RPVs ripe age 65 Don still serving consultant companies developing Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles both military commercial operations reputation field model aviation such has invited dozen countries judge events lecture sport AMA President represent Academy before national world bodies has truly valuable contributor ambassador sport model aviation 50 years John Tatone has provided innovative products modelers almost 40 years has successful contest flier 50 years Well known through company Tatone Products today through JTec Company John has legacy firsts Trained jeweler John developed great skills complemented model making As Free Flighter saw need better equipment terminate flights first major contribution clockwork fuel shut-off timer called Tick Off quickiy followed DT Tick Off dethermalizer timer engine Flood Off timer John soon found demand products producing spare time getting heavy So 1956 quit job jeweler formed manufacturing company list successful productsfrom engine mounts mufflers smoker kits became more extensive years passed now far too long detail became familiar face trade shows doubt sparkling personality enhanced demand special products Winner trophies regional national level John became highly respected competitor manufacturer supplier specialized equipment Model Aviation Magazine salutes winners 1991 Hall Fame Awards Congratulations 82 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Mike Gabriel short stature big heart flying buddies RIC World Mike wbat might call typical sport flier never competing always willing work bard support RIC World contests fly-ins wife Blanche always helped too Mike never flew big models fast ones helicopters Ugly Stick 40 up front delight always worked improving flying ability above everything else enjoyed thats what its about Mike wrote few articles magazines involved hobby ways often bugged write articles average flier did thanked thanked him suggesting relationship special always light-hearted kiddingfun stuff Mike contributed recent research project noise RIC World setting up model especially tests using typical sports model equipped 40-size engine Hell likely seen video AMA producing model plane sound reduction Mike left us yesterday March 15th succumbed ailing heart condition wasnt aware tried ignore Ill certalnly miss Mike Im sure friends will too Ill miss friendly cheery manner great love wonderful sport extend deepest sympathy Blanche family friends Fun Stuff Recently attended competition fun-fly put Indian River County Modelers Airmasters RIC Clubs Vero Beach Florida happening sparked old friend Roy Pinner Roy used compete pattem midwest may familiar category involves loops rolls spins limbo done frantic pace against stop watch models really incredible 40 powered models weighing around 2 1/2 pounds capable looping about 5-foot diameter Im sure what roll rate fast can hardly count Touch-and-gus performed con tinuous looping manner tech nology models aston-ishing carbon fibre built-up structures clear MonoKote weight reduction two ounces fuel much fuel used events fiberglass shaft fuselage events loop limbo required less three seconds accomplish Pilot skill requirement very high since things happen fast models maneuver rapidly Needless say alrplane mortality very high Dave VonLinsowe hit ground shattered wing panel Three hours later after fitting little pieces together cyano glue ready go again understand will effort made standardize flight schedules order create national AMA event Thats what love about bobby no end technology skills challenge ways truly enjoying hobby Now can find time build couple models Sound MusicorKeep Quiet just received copy report sound research conducted R/C World Florida prepared Howard Crispin chairman Sound Committee videotaped activity collecting data noise reduction using AMAs frequency analyzer help identify noise sources within aircraft device will tell source noise ie exhaust prop other tests included ground fly-by measurements incredible result 7 dB drop compared ground measurements using new Landing Products APC props big models means prop operating extremely efficiently air Ah technology test made using Extra 300 aircraft indicated equivalent 92 dB measured three metersa really outstanding sound reading big model Gradually industry responding props needed quiet flying models Now good supply quiet mufflers Once Muncie facility operation expect conduct experiments nature controlled scientific manner lot research needed industry has little time few resources apply basic research interest producing product quickly little risk order make quick profit can understand necessary exploratory development testing advance state art alrcraft modeling line work years Air Force Research exploratory development truly fascinating activity Several areas come mind development needed noise researchfor saving flying sites hearing b electromagnetic transmission control technology will explore possibilities radio security reliability will control performance c jet engine safety will provide guidelines safe operations d aircraft structures relating safe design big models e flight stabilizers ease training process f flight data transmission will provide safety operation open up new vistas flight on-board video Im sure can come up other ideas oWouldot great have low-speed wind tunnel airfoil research certainly need engine test facility engine prop safety tests wont come about right away nothing wrong planning future Maybe some would interested making financial contri bution such research Roy Pinner instigator competition fun flying Florida June 1992 83 riam Dave Von Linsowe well-known practically re-built fun fly ship Jerry L Smith Kentuky winner overallfantastic flier Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 first thing need address months column unfortunate news have heard another tragic fatal accident site used AMA club youngster motorized vehicle killed reportedly ran steel cable erected prevent vehicular traffic particular area second similar occurrence site used AMA chartered club last few years really concerns neither case apparently did club actually erect cable questions liability accidents concern liability questions bound arise rather prevention similar accidents future club has cable across its entrance road pit areas spectator areas whatever PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hang some banners something make visible someone snowmobile motorbike ATV whatever life save may someone near dear you have trouble vandals removing banners try drilling holes short pieces 2 x 4s paint yellow orange white yellow probably best string cable can seen possible wouldnt bad idea replace cable honest-togoodness gate particularly crosses entrance lane have patient have avoided obvious subject last five months have become increasingly irritated approach Sport Flyers Association SEA has taken trying sell themselves advertising person club meetings trade shows CompuServe Let preface saying first heard insurance company going offer specific insurance aeromodelers unhappy hear insurance available modelers better far concerned after hearing pitch trade shows reading what printed wrote letters posted CompuServe began become concerned about company makes no bones about being for-profit inconsistency between what literature said what representatives said also too happy pitch-men representing trade show still employee AMAs payroll employee telling anyone would listen AMA bad shape financially its insurance shaky Frankly thats bunch bull-excrement reality s insurance covers situations higher limits much better what offer far have copy policy supplied lawyer requested copy review have reviewed number lawyers insurance professionals sure doesnt match claims few cases note declarations page policy copy supplied missing other copy am aware probably due fact that page contains premium cost cant blame wanting disclose could use white-out presumably contains some other important information such effective dates etc Interestingly though Endorsement #4 effective 2/1/92 amends declarations page does spell out limits liability As say literature $2 million aggregate limit $1 million personal advertising injury limit additional insureds including site owners operations Clubs Members Non-members limited $500 thousand per occurrence note bottom page states $500k occurrence limit applicable separately bodily Injury property damage Clubs members non-members defined policy non-member SFA flying under guidance approved instructor club chartered SFA insured under policy covered operation model aircraft and/or model boats/model cars club sued anything other model operations such someone tripping over tent rope seemingly wouldnt covered Ironically site owners insured operations yet spite what have said club meetings apparently still insured secondary excess basis means other insurance site owner has would have exhausted before policy would pay dime Another interesting fact named insured endorsement its paragraph 3 defines named insured individual member individuals members have registered SFA paid premium AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED ONTO THE POLICY phasis added seems say must specifically endorsed onto policy before covered other words insured until name appears endorsement policy should prove interesting AMAs waiver has created quite little stir its nothing compared SFAs waiver SFAs waiver its last sentence states indemnify Sport Flyers Association Incorporated trade membership organization personal injury property damage wrongful death may occur AMAs waiver says YOU wont sue AMA YOU get hurt SFAs says YOU wont sue THEM YOU will PAY COSTS involved JUDGEMENTS rendered agalnst SFA SEA sued someone else result accident involved Another claim being made SFA offered program AMA year half ago rebuffed case truth did approach us about providing us insurance However never made actual proposal simply demanded lot proprietary information stated addition will offer numerous discounted financial products including life insurance travel benefits events purchase programs members programs will exclusive AMA members provide AMA variety profit-generating financial products Does sound like insurance proposal AMA very careful offer made its members truly advantageous TO THE MEMBER AMA does look such programs profits asked details letter received no response spite offered provide information wanted insurance program would simply sign non-compete agreement refused quite obvious simply fishing didnt take bait suspicions well founded Economics doesnt seem long suit either keep trying say could save AMA enough money reduce dues $10 per year really confused spend about much per member membership insurance now includes building insurance reserves rate over $700000 per year finally realized what mind use present insurance reserves pay oneyear policy would have spend present $10 insurance could reduce dues $10 like selling house spending equity pay years rent saying have solved housing problem second year going great fun bottom line policy good offered AMA As site owner wouldnt accept because policy would woefully inadequate provide protection assets As club wouldnt either since wont cover common types claims against clubs individual member Id really concerned inconsistencies between what say what policy says would result having coverage thought addition Id concerned about aforementioned problems site owners club case due wording policy Id demand copy policy withan endorsement containing name dont run risk being covered wont provide dont count being covered column based review SFA insurance policy carrying policy #GPP542918-l issued General Agents Insurance Company America Inc MGA Insurance Company Inc supplied SFA attorney requested copy review Some parts policy obviously supplied SFA therefore parts supplied could reviewed fairness have heard some good things about SEA travel club plan seems able provide very good rates airline tickets special message Al Zlogar am quite aware meaning word underwrite applies insurance stand statement AMAs primary insurance plan underwritten United National Insurance Company Perhaps can get insurance professionals explain Blue sky advertising profits prime mosivator non-profit service aeromodelers since 1936 choice yours Till next month iM 84 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Map 1992 Rand McNally Road Atlas Out page showing state Indiana also city maps few major cities including Muncie Noteworthy Muncie map something new red letters just bordering southeast corner city Muncie map proclaims Academy Model Aeronautics National Museum Flying Site AMA receiving responses membership concerning Grand Opening new flying site take place June 13-14 Modelers Florida Virginia Califomia Washington state seem gearing up attend event also receiving substantial response modeling industry indicating too making plans attend Grand Opening definitely place year wish thank responded question AMA Competition License office members Executive Council have spoken have received opinions members lot subject writing EC meeting still two weeks away comment matter may premature looks like issue Competition License dead issue however some interesting other comments included response Competition License question suggested once AMA senior citizen membership classification changed present criteria 65 years age 30 years consecutive AMA membership Interesting isnt Academy has just arranged discounted long distance telephone service AMA members Members will soon receiving mailing conceming availability discounted long distance telephone service phone card uses merely travel opportunity discounted long distance telephone charges Recently AMA sent members holding both AMA CD category membership classification Leader Member letter Leader Member application done because several years member became CD automatically became Leader Member result CDt some ran event listed Leader Members Academy Membership Leader Academy granted administrative technical scientific reasons Leader Members vote AMA bylaws better able track Leader Member interested being Leader Member Academy would better able take advantage some expertise say administrative Leaders could polled various administrative questions could scientific issues put appropriate community Unfortunately receiving mail clearly able read $100 transfer fee requirement endorsements necessary 4000 package sent over 2000 replied Actually pretty good response Some respondents have misunderstanding some hidden agenda black art associated EC HQ trying identify specific interest areas Leader Members Academy trying identify its Leaders areas may helpful far too years great asset organization has either ignored underused help trying correct Another point confusion waiver now part Contest Sanction Kit signing waiver does way affect availability member member liability insurance Repeat does affect way member member insurance positive side good comments have received conceming Leader Club Award Program sent out rechartering kits AMA charter clubs also included information National Newsletter sent club newsletter editors now seeing clubs looking over points Leader Club Award taking steps fulfill requirements eam award Leader Club Compliments complaints Recently have receiving compliments AMAs response telephone calls letters questions However once receive information through another source secondhand someone happy has complaint about service received Typically compliment person 99% cases able give us name staff member able help deserves compliment 99% complaints making complaints have no name address complaint makes very difficult follow up make corrections behavior dont have name attach what Typically complaint will too general deal ie called couple months ago someone rude need know talk talked order get bottom things appears some confusion about AMAs office hours published magazine Please understand District Columbia area flex time means employees may begin work between 7 am 830 am does mean can come old time between 7 830 What means some people start work 7 oclock regular basis some people start 730 regular basis some people start 800 some 830 regular basis No matter start days work full days work say people begin leaving office between 4 5 oclock mean old time between 4 5 people way out door means some people regular basis through days work 4 oclock Some people through days work 430 remaining group through regular days work 5 oclock core hours refer hours during course day staff typically present hours 9 3 oclock does mean people start old time moming six hours hour lunch leave early afternoon staff employees work full day work well beyond normally scheduled time far too work weekdays weekends well Wednesday afternoon March 11th Academy received insurance policy number 1992 chartered club certificates began printing certificates expect finish printing mailing Monday March 16th AMA chartered clubs should have certificates hand end month March must pass along some information concerning AMAs Lee Renaud Memorial Library years now have library AMA Headquarters has wonderful resource modelers contents library includes magazine publications going back early days rare books technical books materials great value researchers library useful AMA members wishing research various technical topics modeling concerns has also valuable resource Headquarters staff dealing business AMA However have advised tighten security rare valuable collection have contacted other aviation libraries such Smithsonian must now change policy complete uncontrolled access AMA Library wishing access library collection purposes research now asked contact librarian advance obtain permission use library identify publications material wish access advance arrange appointment please mail request AMA Headquarters attention Librarian positive note Academy process producing video Sound second video AMA Hard Questions Answers also production AMA June1992 85 AMA Connecticut/ Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 61 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 16 Allen Rd Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landr~ 80 Main St Eases JctVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson St Houlton ME 04730 Rrchard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich An W Warwick RI 02883 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Brigadier General Frederick D Walker General Walker Commander 439th Military Airlift Wing May 1 1986 March 7 1992 1 honored receive invitation retirement dinner March 6 1992 Barb along Dave Elsoer wife Susan attended Geoff Styles AMA HQ planning attend weather Washington did allow happen dinner took place Chez Josef Agawam MA would estimate over six hundred people attendance Everything done impeccable manner ice sculpture front door closing ceremony Westover Honor Guard awards presentations very obvious General Walker has respect love have associated him would like thank General Walker cooperation allowing modelers have use Westover sincerely hope relationship will continue wish General family best future would like provide excerpt dinner program evening Thanks Boss Macs secret weapon fight against Hussein Kept Galaxies flying Excellence aim Welcomed thousands heroes As retumed sands Let know home Kindled spirit grand Exceptional leaderthe best have met Remember Mike Walker could forget Chief Master Sergeant Fusco presenting rifle men women 439th Airlift Wing Also included carrying case hunting stock ammunition RIC Gulls Mall Show following information pictures provided Mac McGuffin Maine AVP R/C Gulls Bangor Maine held hi-annual Mall Show February 15 1992 Airport Mall Bangor 32 members club 16 showed up display 24 aircraft scale fun fly sport scale trainers As can see photo Dougs WWI aircraft captured attention young fellow well others viewed planes VCR TV displayed video tapes sponsored AMA RIC Video Magazine people constantly asking about modeling could start leam fly Door prizes won Larry Ventura Joe Bridgham Doug MeCorkle whole mall show set up run very ably Joe Bridgham help president Steve Gehrs others best retirement General Sparks Mall Show Thee Sparks Club Chicopee mall show Fairfield Mall last spring will have another time read date spring March 14 15 mall shows excellent way bring publics attention model aviation Also good way increase clubs membership desire Club Meetings have attending some club meetings have several attend during month would like have district 1 AMA officer attend meetings let know seem questions answered members information 86 Model Aviation AMA booth addition Sparks name seen Fairfield Mall Show Looks like good club promotion ome ircrarr aispiay maii snow couldnt pass up photo Unfortunately have names Cub Ken Burke seated iett Joe ridgham wiIn Doug McCorkle right Mr Mrs Steve Gehrs standing R-1 Eli Sandier president RC Club Connecticut Doug Sue president Balsa Bugs Don Krafft joint meeting two clubs General Walkers son Jim presenting painting showing some Generals interests superb painting eagle background Jim made excellent speech presentation New York / New Jersey ___ 2 District Report ____ Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President _____ 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents ________ Dave Babcock 445 Stockton St HietStOwe NJ 08520 _______ Tom Brown 52 FW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 ________ George Bass 11 Maple Lv Hyde Park NY 12538 ________ Herbert W Ge Cou 85 Riverside Dr B asking Ridge NJ 07920 _______ Ron Farkaa 1015 dId Town Rd Coram NY 11727 ________ Walt Gearv 622 Franklin Blvd Asecon NJ 08201 Ray Jaschkus 7 Everoreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Gas Pandajis 158 Wiltow Pond Way Penlield NY 1452e ________ Adam SaOler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithiield Dr Endicolt NY 13780 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 nator 2062 Rabbit Ln Pboenia NY 13135 KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT GET INVOLVED should know Associate Vice President area eleven district 2too profile adequately column profiles will continue next month first five brief profile listed first three digits postal zip code areas represents district Contact AVP area communicate can coordinate district needs Most photos courtesy Ray Juschkus Dave Babcock 085 086 088 089 Dave member Mercer County RC Society Inc last five years has served vice president also chairman clubs field programs field maintenance annual model auction Christmas banquet Daves main interest currently giant scale serves event sanction coordinator IMAA As such oversees scheduling sanctioned events IMAA worldwide Dave founding member Heart Jersey Giant Scalers has served president since its inception Dave has happily married Ethel 12 years have daughter Kimberlee son Matthew Dave also active member Heightstown Lions Club Wehelos leader sons cub scout pack George Buso 105 108 109 124 127 George has building flying model airplanes 58 years competing extensively pattern events helped initiate popular Rhinebeck Jamboree 1967 has served CD 12 25 years event has existence July 1974 CD FAI Scale World Champs Lakehurst NJ 1978 team manager US Scale Team FAI World Champs England 1982 judge Scale World Champs Reno George US voting delegate ClAM meeting Paris 1981 1986 chief judge Scale World Champs Norway 1986 Italy 1988 1989 chief judge US Scale team selection Dayton OH 1990 team manager FAI World Champs Poland George retired IBM Corporation eight years ago sees primary role communicating accurately AMA members area Wes De Cou 070 076 078 079 Wes became involved modeling levels San Leandro CA transferred New Jersey joined Central Jersey RC Club served number administrative capacities elected two consecutive terms president club currently adult advisor Somerset County 4H Broken Props Model Airplane Club 4H club affiliated AMA charter Wes has involved Piscataway high school Air Force ROTC past three years has teaching students fly RC Wes encourages ideas members district says would like solidify position AMA organization choice modelers next century Walter Geary 080 082 083 Walt 63 years old retired tradesman Married Mary 39 years have three children girls three grandchildren boys Walt served Germany MP during Korean conflict has model builder fifty years AMA membership starting 1943 has flown Indoor Free Flight Control Line Stunt Combat Speed single channel RC galloping ghost early Pattern Quarter Scale now very active sport RC Assist Old-Timers member Atlantic County Sky Blazers Model Airplane Club Walt says greatest loyalties family AMA SAM Sky Blazers modeling friends Walts philosophy try negative believes problem viable solution Ray Juschkus 090 091 100 104 106 107 110 116 Ray started building models age nine junior high school awarded Navy Certificate building spotter models 1945 built first gas-powered free flight model joined AMA drawn competition developed interest control line models stunt being favortte Ray member Flushing Model Airplane Society entered Nationals 1961 flying Navy Carrier third place winner 1962 took first place Navy Carrier event Chicago Nationals interest radio control began 1975 flew sport few years before developing interest Soaring joined Long Island Silent Flyers still active group Ray has served AVP district 2 VP National Soaring Society has written Flying Models magazine since 1986 has photographs six covers has professional photographer over twenty years IN RECOGNITION behalf AMA would like thank following members service past Associate Vice Presidents District 2 congratulate receiving AMA Certificate Appreciation Pete Bianchini Yonkers NY Frank Costello Dover NJ Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ John Grigg Lockport NY Ken Koeppel Olean NJ George Myers Hicksville NY June 1992 87 / Pennsylvania / West Virginia _____ 3 District Report ______ Bob Brown ________ District 3 Vice President _______ 1255 Hiqh St Bradford PA 16701 ________ 814 36Z-7702 Associate Vice Presidents ____________ David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Rd Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown hA 18103 ___________ John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meals 2O Witrner St Cleartield PA 16830 ___________ Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 ____________ Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Heights OH 44137 ___________ Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bessalem PA 19020 ___________ Marh Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Freqaency Coordinator ___________ John CoOle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-9970 belong club various club newsletters vice president receives appear highlight major problem .that apathy clubs membership common statistic would show ten fifteen percent clubs membership carry out club functions psychology behind simple called Dont Complain Syndrome Are afflicted contagious disorder cure simple take active part happenings club Academy satisfaction knowing did part will allow everyone concerned much enjoyment Should Academy concern itself purchase additional flying sites seems point question day current plans council include two different ideas purchase regional sites two co-signing loans local clubs Either plan will satisfy everyone Any club interested own longevity should immediately establish goals devise plan action necessary obtain own permanent flying field Ultimately long-term lease purchase necessary portion clubs yearly assets should designated future will amazed within few short years club treasury may able allow field purchase Ownership own field will resolve problems sound modeling Large urban clubs ones facing problem dilemma world-wide Unfortunately engine manufacturers seem immune providing necessary muffling devices Should AMA enforce maximum noise levels Hopefully will happen would think manufacturers would see additional economic profit providing essential equipment bolt-on quieting system could make someone millionaire produced Grand Opening OUR national flying site Muncie Indiana will June 13 14 opening marks next step evolution Academy Reston site although few years old already too small accommodate necessary headquarter/museum activity Muncie will allow additional expansion economical rate new museum will allow presentation fine models memorabilia addition national modeling activities now have home base will allow professional economic effort going future Academy depends desires attitude membership Academy will continue efforts toward FCC management radio frequencies Included no will also positive effort ensure production quality radio equipment Programs obtain maintain flying sites will expanded An insurance program will accommodate individual club needs envisioned issue sound has resolved within near future fail wont have worry because will no place fly activities will require effort individual members clubs have working positive direction enjoyable hobby will Russ Brown member FAC has forwarded copy Crosswinds Journal Cleveland Free Flight Society well-done journal tnvolves scale documentation latest free flight news contest calendar Contact Russ 216/382-4821 additional information Incidentally dont forget FAC Nats Geneseo New York July 10-12 Stan Miller Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club forwarded copy clubs Student Insrrucrion Handbook twenty-six pages manual include everything novice should know undoubtedly best handbooks has published Russ Bauer coordinator Cincinnatis training provided following statistics last year Twenty-five thirty students put 1476 training flights end season sixteen soloed signed off program cadre thirty instructors involved although five accounted seven hundred eighty five flights Can other club compete program certainly outstanding Please note new address Associate Vice President Dave Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes West Virginia 25313 Telephone 304/776-1408 Any modeler West Virginia area should consider contacting Dave additional assistance Academy As flying season comes full swing. Please fly safe courteous manner U 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 CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 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 I4 88 Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia ___ 4 District Report Howard Crispin _____ District 4 Vice President _____ 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents ________ RobertS Babura 117 Otis Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 aee-s3ae eob Ctrampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 ________ Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonbur VA 22801 Chsck Foreman 8811 Risker Mechanicsville 23t 11 ________ Dosn Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 ________ Snotty Moyarit Orchard [5 Wilmington DE 18808 Chartes Spear 288 Holly Ln Mocksville NC 27028 Freouencv Coordinstor Pan Yacsbscci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 819 488-598 Trade show column will appear June issue Model Aviation close can Cut let know trade show held year District 4 year date 6-7 June show Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show show takes place Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium site extremely easy get dont have need worry about parking space sponsors Radio Control Modelers Baltimore have worked hard make host shows MARC Show continues grow favorite of vendors Timonium nearest shows District 4 members including down North Carolina Drop check out Field dedication Central Carolina Radio Control Modelers Inc will dedicating new field Grand Opening held 31 May inviting comers stop help celebrate club has around some time incorporated 1979 has seen zreatest growth past couple years membership now approaches hundred much work time club has succeeded obtaining site have made improvements needed make quality flying base 50- 500-foot Bermuda grass runway building concession stand parking about 100 cars also have electricity telephone other equipment order operate top-quality site photos site taken Jack King camera installed Senior Telemaster Flying sites acquisition retention flying sites remains greatest challenge facing clubs today fine examples sites have acquired such mentioned above have lost disappearing soon little can done preserve some Construction whether housing commercial activity ball field golf courses other uses on-going problem Model aeronautics something can drivers seat cases Some problems seasonal such having use site November through middle March Unfortunately non-use covers period greatest need certainly can compete numbers playing softball golf urban areas Academy exploring methods assisting clubs purchase flying sites can beneficial Great care must taken course followed essential impact studies completed required state local ordinances know practical cases purchase hundreds acres What alternative piece land purchased must large enough contain runway parking other needs site does contain property required operation must have right ovefflight around site Obviously populated area can thing will prevent owning site certainly practical consider purchase site will become restrictions preventing flying part aircraft said really need consult AMA headquarters assistance lease purchase programs wealth information asking Legal advice also available need arises both acquisition retention flying site Marketing department PR district Vice President always available assist need arises would like submission cluh have take extensive actions wade through unusual problems getting site data file can never contain too much way examples Scale modelers recently received copy two-volume set Pond Maos Scale Airplane Drawings published SunShine House Ine 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute IN 47802 Modelers around world know appreciate Matts drawings volumes give chance have drawings easy reference source interests scale just might find what looking cases larger prints available Now someone publish new printing eighteen volumes Historical Aviation Albums collection would complete does appear anyone around take place people such Paul Matt others devoted much time skill production fine scale drawings Having done some small amount drawing full scale aircraft can appreciate efforts District activity heen sixty four sanctions passed headquarters Steve Moulton 1 March 1992 outstanding indication growth activity within district much increased interest organized activity sign growth membership Keep eye event calendar magazine district newsletter should find plenty satisfy needs couple events regional scope deserve special mention Mid Atlantic Fan Jet Fly-In Fentress NALF Chesapeake Virginia 23-24 May second IMAA East Coast Regional Fly also held Fentress will 10-11 October should well attended meets fliers spectators Ample parking outstanding site will make both well worth trip have questions concerning dates future activities can drop note call 804/296-2662 home much weekends June1992 89 central Carolina HC Modelers Inc tield Grand Opening will held May 31 took lot ot work obtain site club members added improvements including 50 x 500-foot Bermuda grass runway concession stand parking about hundred cars Photos courtesy jark Kina whoin Senior Telemaster Alabama / Florida/ Georgia Missiasippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee 5District Report Jim McNeiII District 5 Vice President 617 South 20 Ave Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bagoszewcz 3626 Rancharood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peosacola FL 32514 Linda Codiny 10112 Vein St Gibsoovilie FL 33534 Gustave Oiaz E-t2 Frajias Ocaynabo PR 00657 James M Edarards 800 Mimosa Near Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel RR 4 Boo 204 Meridian MS 30300 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlne 14 Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Ti ertail Aen Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathio Boo 337 aphee AL 36526 00k PaSon 765 Bailey Brook Cii Birmingham AL 35224 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30082 Geor~ePenymas iv367 Orange Aoe Baldrsn FL 32234 Len Webster 150 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequence Coordinator Barnis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19541 884-2517 heavy stuff first pictures district 5 RC Contest Coordinator Ralph Bailey stepping down after 5 years now need new RC CONTEST COORDINATOR dist 5 know anyone might accept tough thankless job? Ralph says hes processed 90 applications since January 1 behalf everyone district thank Ralph Earnest Meredith St Petersburg Florida writes want 92 rule book Also adds static display flying demonstration Science Centers FAMILY DAY25 members SPARKS West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc TRAC flew 65 planes six hours Feb 22 city reacting noise complaints sent Mayor two Council Members liked what say said didnt sound loud Parks Recreation Div drafting ordinance flying model planes working together solve problem Jim AMA #7404 Memphis writes Control Line making comeback Memphis area City has provided Control Line site have four circles going strong Pictures later Could get AMA write City Leaders thank kindness need rule book Jim will provide names addresses city leaders can go have last name because mailed rule book threw envelope away Write give last name again well reprint Speaking rule books Dist 5 also want new FAI SPORTING CODE write Its free too have small number can have long last unaware until recently some FF other events have added FAI code spelled Out O AMA rule book FAI Sporting Code book Write free live District 5 Clarence Emrey AMA 173742 writes am opposed Competition License proposal Seems like fees previously free items going up poor way keep ad new members Ans Clarence agree 100% next Council meeting will everything limited powers eliminate stupid proposal add license top license 2L 90 Model Aviation Pictured above five important fliers Brandon Model Flyers 6th Annual Giant Fun Fly LR Contest Director Tom Cimino Anthony Greco 2nd Civilian Corvin Miller 1st Pilots Choice Russ Lepre 1st Military James Marazon 2nd Military Pretty trophys kids Looks like everybody good time Michael Gabriel Orlando Florida sent snap Erich Dem little airplane Erich put Sthil engine belt drive 52inch prop will tum 2000 rpm 44-inch pitch should some pull am ashamed say long ago Michael mailed picture Erich may flying now either remote control climbing inside Covering will fabric Chris Hogan Miami called other day asked AMA might help sign mortgage buy 15 acres Miami area flying field suggested Chris transfer request AMA Hdqrs AMA decided last Council meeting co-sign up 1/2 market value piece land help clubs acquire flying sites am glad Chris following up idea hope purchase goes through OK Terry Rimert Jacksonville wants booth demonstration kit AMA forthcoming show explained Terry handle bulky huge boxes home rather come now AMA Hdqrs Terry Assoc VP AMA 13 Assoc VPs doing excellent job representing AMA general membership fortunate have modelers status willing accept such unpaid position have several suggestions flying field paid AMA should located Letters Tennessee south Alabama Florida have arrived urge somebody somewhere District come forward solid proposal piece land set price AMA purchase dont care long benefits surrounding clubs Lets go AMA mood.. David Hutton Charleston SC mailed important photo LOW COUNTRY RC FLYERS club l-r Front row Richard Jackson AMA Assoc VP Bob Minick Barry Dolbier Andy Mitchum Ken Hanjes David Holton Clarence Glover Second Row Joe Warren Roger Baker Ed Rhett Ray Reed Frank Seminaro Chip Gibson Wes Seymour Irv Shreiber Jim Moore Basil Youngblood Steve Howard Fred Howard Sam Clement Back Row Eddie Lukow Bill Reid Gary Garvis Thanks nice picture David hope club does well Lookie nice fat Lanzo Bomber designed Chet Lanzo premier legendary Free Flight expert American history Now some might say Oh dirty rat District VP up tricks again featuring Free Flight impunity wait something quirky amiss isnt Free Flight plane mean say it aint SAM 77 West Pasko Model Pilots Assoc Winter Fly SAM airplanes little radios So call SAM RJC WINTER FLY little radios So dont have go running after can bring back remote control gentleman picture Paul Schmitz Oneco Florida airplane Free Flight Radio Control? Take pick Fred Mulbolland Contest Director Tampa told 42 contestants 10 states showed up took home 50 trophies scene asks question Can ordinary airplane lovers have cake eat too? Well try tt . Illinois / Indians Kentucky / Missouri 6District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Rae Ballard RI 5 Boa 95 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Craege NarridBe IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5005 Cancie Dr Mancie IN 47304 Cal EBel 3 Caatle Dr RR C2jrlarissant MO 63034 Deb & ScaB Justice tuBS Fraccee Beaseeville IL 60106 Williara Kern iBOB 12th St Bedlard IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jettersac Kaasau City MO 64114 Bill Zierreer Baa 72 Varca IL 61375 Frequeccy Coordinator Paal Halutee 616W 30th Sr Hisaleaville MO 64037 Hacre 1B161 584-24B1 WarE 516564-7t2t Fuc BIB 564-7761 February started off bang lovely day first day month made way sunny Sellersburg IN Skyliners MAC swap meet show full swing time arrived got chance talk some pretty nice people before leave day some reason fella left place emptied out life Im still trying figure Out Could have said time go flying Id bet Anyway ended too soon very nice time Hey have again next year maybe youll attend take some models Theres lots room building swapping would also nice bad day flying next afternoon spent crew burning up sky some reason weve blessed lovely winter hope can still say time read know some werent lucky fly winter regardless cold like warm days temp well above freezing So far weve able get several use Alas big bang start off did last very long second weekend trip Chicago planned Tn-Village RCers hosting swap shop going visit first time Wintery weather won out instead Maybe can come event next year hope blessed good turnoutOn Sunday made trip Louisville KY meeting held Louisville Area Soaring Society Thank goodness trip could make airplane didnt want weekend totally wiped out weather gods enjoyed nice afternoon Glider Guiders three clubs least represented meeting came Louisville Lexington Cincinnati bad Actually wasnt organized very nice social Shoot LASS lot brochures tips catalogs etc laid out tables picking free door prizes everyone Now have admit some class saw some smiling faces come out guess fellas didnt show up missed out Thats too bad invited thanks go o t Ed Wilson inviting meeting tack goodies gave to take home third weekend month made very short trip o Lexington KY mall show hosted Lexington MAC Bluegrass Soaring Society Because commitment getting out clubs other local ones have ignored going mall shows quite some time surprised number models display quality very good too must say fellas hosted fine show public nice thing about show allows visitors views models other just RC LMAC made up multi-interests saw models Giants down very small FF models able pick Out few CL models too course mustnt forget video shows going around display chatted fellas able meet new faces well renew old acquaintances clubs have changed considerably since past visits Thats expected clubs size two clubs makes difficult know everybody didnt matter very good time anyway last day Febmary spent town Marion IN fine two-club mall show hosted Converse Flying Eagles Mississinewa Skyhawks RC clubs As sister clubs city clubs joined forces display some flying craft weekends shouldve gone flying field know tough was grounded too Anyway general public enjoyed models know met just about person dont think missed because Ray Moonehan made sure got shot After little beginning feel like puppy dog Actually did good After tour introductions spent rest day could Im glad did give up sunny weekend could give bull sessions best shot great time fulfilled promise Id making Ray quite Hey looked some pictures guys made last swap shop Id suggest fellows around get swap shop have year looked like better ones around think may have go back up because seemed gather lot folks As know 1 like because makes job easier visiting can Boy year tuming out quite flat year membership AMA recession giving us beating town has endure some hard hits losses jobs competing little jobs remain having give up lot things weve grown accustomed hope things turn around soon well continue growth weve enjoyed towns hard hit recession clubs hurt members AMA hurts members Lets hope friends times need get help very soon recession cant last forever know Ive mentioned before know us never quite get past interesting articles rag please favor alert others fine set articles being written about MA section Actually newsletter editors should eating up pages guys always needing some source good information fill pages newsletters Well take wish Please use inform fellow club members know keep harping about it important us know what joined organization us insurance because chartered club joined first Its deeper after Because flood information get day after day have read reminders Maybe will have some questions answered take extra effort go back some issues catch up things like I think youll find us members fine organization Hey heres issue bothers have officer isnt working out area should tell about decide write about Id need much information can gather before can make decisions Ill give concerns attention Yes Im sure may think getting rid officer will tough because think officers buddies Well will tough because friendships officers will try fair decision such means replacement officer area officer gets replaced no matter good get along out arent doing good job cant use office ask weigh issues well before get letter phone call fails work let know about problem will listen Gee Im roll lets talk about Muncie site As know site picked after long hard search Information about search site given membership during period Yes held some information back keep land prices reasonable level long purchase process would work favor Still information given should have told about make large investment would needed read about talk AMA district representative about During whole process can remember very few complaints people talked very happy about having site regardless put past few months Ive getting complaints feel have spent money wisely investing new site Some complaints hit us entire clubs folks couple years ago looking buy property did wait us make investments property Muncie before finally decided speak out Dont think its bit late now Unfortunately still have finish what weve already started time read plans will place celebrate new site Should look ending entire flying site purchase plan now weve finally begun Hmmm. Enough now June 1992 91 Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Peter Waters District 7 Vice President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 5410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PRitneurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tiny Ml 48055 Associate Vice Presidents Don Beettield 1440 West Minnehaha Ave SI Peel MN 55104 Bed German Boy 33 Knite River MN 55605 Russell Knelzoer 35255 Shorewood Blvd Milwaekee WI 53211 Jean Lesik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoIre 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1504 Hentingtoo Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinators West Bok Stsmrn 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PD Box 35001 Redtord Ml 48239 should e flying season now very familiar wamings wet approach paths sites really has mild winter activities around district Mall Static type events seemed have increased previous years know greatly improved level health new problem running Out belt buckle holes look forward opportunities meet members now find whole bunch concerned modelers welcoming Naturally hot topic reaction new insurance group patience shall change format column month devote subject have perturbed reading several newsletters discussions club officers interest abandoning AMA transferring Texas group placing call information know warnings Buyer Beware another dog know better dont know lets look several points AMA activities First AMA members run democratically always operating mode ALWAYS have opportunity SOMETHING AMA voting writing phoning such correct improve services also umpteen persons out ranks various levels officialdom selected offices volunteering time efforts still YOUR AMA allows what feel needed done new group individuals profit ONLY control have whether subscribe AMA far perfect 1 will very first line point fact out realize everything done AMA done EVERY MODELER Nation worldwide irrespective have paid dues AMA nature ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS.its preserving developing model aviation everyone ALL FUNDS used goal tumed profits directors/owners see startling reality controls purse strings Look values look opportunities look past accomplishments ask about behind-the-scenes actions being done today preserve what have increase breadth model aviation Maybe $15 seems substantial amount realize AMA has avoided spending excess finances flashy advertising funds better spent AMAs goals item perks ears up comments acquisition Muncie National Flying Site Most derogatory comments seem come complain because located back yards some have suggestions resembles pig farm guess expected hear such remarks wearing blinders develops very narrow-sighted view small bunch modelers overall aspect increased visibility recognition being very serious necessary recreational activity will achieved present numerous small flying sites tucked away public Have look latest Rand McNally Road Atlas Muncie Indiana Also aware bookings 1992 rapidly filling out calendar 1993 also being reserved Muncie going pride joy envy modelers over world being part AMA doing have meetings clubs during past few months am devoting much usual summer flying time covering activities show groups what AMA has done also have missed opportunities have help AMA HQ Look around see officials area CDs Show Teams Contest Coordinators AVPs Frequency Coordinators other specially talented persons willing visit entertain help have thousands dollars special equipment available clubs evaluate use comes AMA participation increases availability of facilities So enough soapbox lets get out fields play models Last week Minneapolis saw huge display superb models ready season openers annual MAAC Appache Mall Show presented Boyd Superior Service Award two mini district meetings because Executive Director Vince Mankowski too Great information transfer since Don Beotfield has forwarded highly positive reactions received way also working developing CL Show Team Twin City area interested get Don Finally just comment remind AMA YOU Keep way picture AMA powerful heavily loaded Mack truck hauling away first gear pedal flat boards problem has get out first gear new impetus has brought hands together clamped onto gear shift lever its moving second about increasing size hand 92 Model Aviation AMA Wish List Muncie Flying Site have equipment no longer need would willing sell donate AMA Weve got wish list set up Metal lathes 6-in size large ones too Milling machine Air compressor Small farm tractor Bobcat loader Painting equipment Two-wheel trailers Utility vehicle Jeep similar have previously-owned equipment good operating condition want go good cause contact AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters Call 703/435-0750 weekdays 800 am 500 pm Eastern time Donation equipment can tax deduction So think about Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesico / Oklahoma / Tesas 8 District Report Gene Hempel District 8 Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Alburtueritue NM 67123 Mae Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 WhisperIng Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valiley LiSle Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Meriymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator lNoh Joe DuMond 1830 Chesy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 member mind annual project turned out best Helicopter event Texas 56 pilots sign up fly counted eight ten came just observe join festivities 91 Helis flew events 15 others sale pilots corner district 8 Starting Oklahoma bunch Claremore Tulsa Oklahoma City really helped club out year participating events Also members Midwest Helicopter Association Arlington Texas turned out great numbers clubs Houston Dallas Austin Sulfur Louisiana just name fewcame show support have fun greeted Saturday morning calm clear cool weather 1000 am forty pilots paid landing fees flying events fun-fly type low-pressure events Pylon Drag Racing events exciting spectators Saturday evening set aside enjoying other conversation great dinner Steak House wonderful time dont believe contestants hungry food just wanted chance win some great giveaways Visiting pilots really liked idea club members eligible JRX 347 radio Len Mount glass rotor blades Futaba gyro provided perfect tool attracting modelers years Helicopter event Sunday morning great too quite bit before 1200 pm deadline hull whip hand clip board another finished 1202 pm As anyone has put together event kind knows lot planning phoning people breaking arms legs make Fifth Annual Heli Event best Texas Water Water Water BB Weber Houston Texas says has rained much South Texas lately has build model just carry mail Bomber Field house So see Monaville Express flying overhead South Texas youll know BB making another mail run sure hope stops raining Weve over 51 inches rain fall wtthin last ntne months June 1992 93 ee Moore srom n muinu tiful Quarter-Scale L 4 Lee member San Rngonio Prop Busters ayouIana HIU LIUD wnicn estaoiisnea is showing off new safety net built club members safety families friends L R Standing Logan Pitre Dorian Homer Ostey Maurice Guidry Sec John Caire Kenneth Abadie Judge John Eray Brian Guillory Robert Guillory Treas Michael Overlay Kneeling Kylie Guillory Pat Jennings Pres Donald Sevin Shawn Dolen Edward DeLatte Joseph Pitre Dont forget AMA district 8 Model Aviation Expo Fly-In held Sundance Airpark August 1 2 Oklahoma city Helicopter News Northeast Texas R/C Club Bill Cram Helicopters Helicopters Helicopters what traIg Mallory Arlington TX took first place Expert Autorotation Scale Helicopter events Northeast Texas R/C Club Helicopter Fly-In DOirki VIII Avidim n e.eeenn Y THE CENTRAl OKLAHOMA AREA MODEL CLUBS Monaville Express Weber trom Houston hauling mail between Bomber Field home 81 500 Lending Foe Dieneonted $1000 Eely ee5iefatiee Coneeceinno et Field Metele end Keeteeronto Hoorby Au AMA Role & Segniotione oppiy Geld Sttker Oodioe fleqeired Choenel 20 Hoe Alle ed Mere detail ond ro5heoiien lone soili folieso neon flyer kih win ootied tony nerly Jone Ceitoet Moniin MeOeo CD 1405t 947451 C Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 584 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents mm 5usd 701 N Seth St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendatl St Denser CC 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Cir Arvada Cd 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera Sottineas ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketts ate S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Rod Overland park KS 86207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 518 S Sheridan Denver CD 5022e Colorado News Travis McGinnis will help Out AVP role state Colorado Travis has great understanding what AMA about will used valuable consultant AMA concerns well issues come up Colorado Thanks volunteer work Travis Kansas News Don Moden picture took WRCC Auction held February 15 1992 Wichita Kansas 300 buyers 100 sellers WRCC took total $25000worthof merchandise always very successful auction surprisingly things went much higher prices expected JT Finley auctioneer event end day votce almost gone Nebraska News description great flying day comes newest model clubs Nebraska Loop Valley Flyers No 3097 Robert T McClure Secretary happened way January 31 nighttime TV weather forecast next day said wind would gentle temperatures would seventies Now everyone knows next impossible state Nebraska mid-winter thats what said looked like perfect flying day some us got busy phones set up get-together next aftemoon field Though group has nine members succeeded getting five commit agreed meet Scotia airport about noon Unknown rest group club secretary spouse dug out little gas grill stopped market pick up some hot dogs buns other picnic necessities An en route stop North Loop added another grill onward field set up began flying one others arrived joined continued altemate flying next three hours everyone 94 Model Aviation getting fly wanted About time local operator cranked up old J3 newly replaced rebuilt engine began run down runway gently lifted off begin test hop Everything worked great after few rounds Cub landed taxied back apron continued fly short time longer boxed planes started grills attendance increased ten some family members site served hot dogs toasted buns relish chips beans cokes plenty everyone meal camaraderie great About five thirty packed everything left home So ended perfect day flying cooking-out Mid-Winter Flying Session middle Nebraska first day February Back Platte Valley R/Cers Sugar Valley Giants have re-acquired use old Mitchell NE airport site will have new 450-ft x 50-ft watered grass runway well two other existing runways hope see everyone Airfair 92 held October 3-4 Submitted John Smith Scottsbluff Nebraska North Dakota News Great winter weather allowed Bismarck modelers active local field VP Thoughts month June has plenty exciting AMA events Muncie Grand Opening Nationals Information can found elsewhere magazine possible modelers get Muncie Ill looking forward meeting you get Nationals should watch main tent time place meeting modelers District 9 probably towards end Nationals Best luck competitors Nationals note modelers District 9 column will used primarily news District 9 utmost importance read presidents executive vice presidents executive directors columns columns will provide pertinent information concerning organization would encourage read magazine cover cover times pay particular attention abovementioned columns Thought month Patience something admire greatly driver 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Tl Cpu Art Mays decathlon Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada/Utah 1o __ District Report Regg Keyawa District 10 Vice President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 7624747 Aeneciate Vice Presidents Edsard Aber-sans 127 Ohinkea Aiea Hi 99701 Haard eaidwin 4738 Oaaii Meadae Way Fair Oaks CA 9582 Oienn Carter 2020 Oiii Part Lane Wainai drank CA 9459 Richard Hansen P0 aaa 3312 Saatsdaie AZ 85271 Oarv Haver ieoie 29e Visailia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Cast Meana Lane Rena NV 80502 Main M Karaoaiah 221 W ISO N Laac UT 94321 Jaha F Krahn t 1227 HanOi0 St Whiltier CA 90006 8rian Neisan 73 Park Oratan Piane San iaae CA 95136 Oaae Pinaa 4882 Catiny Las Veaaa NV 99117 SaC Revnalda 12901 F 5aeeday Teasan AZ 95701 Serty Stream 3723 Snasden Ave. Lang Sneak CA 50808 Ai Wiiiiamnsan 445 Weatby Chaia Vista CA 51911 Freqeenny Coerdinaters Onarge Steiner 2239 Ragan River Sacramenta CA 95926 Phane 919 3921962 Eiay Mamnz 2628 W NarISmand Santa Ana CA 92704 Im sitting Pamona RCHTA show trusty Toshiba Tl200xe should walk up say hello infamous Bill Northrop editor Model Builder exchanged usual stories told about time gone flight site martini under belt Leaning over adjust prop suffered prop lacerations about arm grabbed greasy towel quickly applied typical modeler first aid motor still running proceeded line flew Toward end flight young man watching episode noticed grease-soaked rag become filled blood now dripping ground immediately relayed information Bill quickly sought professional medical attention find out that could done scrub wound wire brush disinfectant nothing left stitch moral two-fold Drinking flying did now mix flight site second important message Flying matter life death its much important case ya havent heard having district meeting October Las Vegas conjunction Tournament Champions looking representative plus minus 477 clubs District 10 attend ya havent seen TOC owe yourself havent seen Las Vegas owe loved Bring club-voted report direction would like district 10 AMA chart will coming shortly president contact person club Attendance limited club What want least member club come participate Sound like fun Try Hi Regg Please give us plug column International Slope Race April 4 5 Los Angeles information contact Ray Kuntz 213/641-6464 photo shows winners last ISR held November 1991 names place contest newsletter Best Wishes John Dvorak John read tossed newsletter before read letter Sorry about Heres photo can just call slop soaring champs Mail letter long Ive scaled fit Mr Vice-President drive unite district 10 members cohesive unit patches caps T-shirts commendable districts should same suggestion generating monies district 10 flying site what purpose same rationale used Muncie Indiana district members around Muncie assessed mandatory fee AMA field 40000 district 10 membership will ever see Muncie Visalia let alone use Its $200000 tax representation will benefit Visalia clubs few AMA members fly event categories sponsored AMA Im lone voice wilderness have yet read about district 10 AMA staff support type flying events supported Society Antique Modelers Keith Wilson Hemet CA Keith Please understand Muncie site national site should supported regions no doubt fliers US will never use see Muncie want kind reminds Smithsonian Washington Have seen Its magnificent Particularly aerospace portion complex reminds too entire space program Have moon lately taken ride shuttle paid pride heart Miss Yamaguchi other American competitors took places top step Olympic platform receive gold medal hope have pretty good investment also Did little chill go up spine few short weeks US completely obliterated Saddam Husseins Iraqi Army mother wars liberated Kuwait hope have ton investment search national site began did lead group modelers jump take shot landing district 10 Are aware 477 clubs district 10 put package together Im pleased sites location certainly cannot argue idea national headquarters flying site much would have preferred site Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco fact its fault attended property acquisition meeting Chicago committee come down limiting 52 input packages received asked time beginning site assured president AMA committee chairman present sure enough Visalia Ya cant once have start somewhere plan district 10 calls site Seven great interim number can stay together keep hammering will happen Someday maybe lifetime will own enough sites modeler district 10 will able drive less hour flying placea place will accommodate mobile home trailer tent will have convenient hotel motel accommodations too will accommodate 200 fliers time disciplines flight including SAMs letters receive get bunch distinct air selfishness thats obvious content Ive got Jack hell rest seems want roll out bed walk two blocks flying site have 30 people total club 10 share facility given day long have facility heck rest world days gone gozolins guys same letters also distinct presence tightness lack better word have received great number letters objecting $200 annual charge take care mortgage multi-sites have threats members say will leave AMA organization dues increase $500 per year purchase sites district 10 Whats alternative Take Mile Square Park LA Thats right county probably going take think its because noise matter money think its clout lack Guess what Based what Ive reading its three above alternative $200 $500 amount no site what want go place place fly until authority says get Out Northridge Country Club Sacramento much different Red Baron RC club SAMs RC club probably about 200 members golfers like modelers meet time time decide policy issues chase toys over 50- 60-acre piece land major difference join SAMS Red Barons will cost about 100 bucks dues between $10 $30 year join Northridge Country Club would cost about $15000 $20000 dues $200 $300 per month bar bill 100 bucks month whether use Now think going stop Mile Square becoming golf course someday keep objecting few bucks year have sense word lost site reality same $10 $30 spend per year club dues now similar $1 ten years ago wasnt enough its enough now accomplish real challenges before us 50 acres way would go Would develop golf course build flying site deal guys object couple bucks year Money isnt matter life death too far importan mile ahead whatevers second Moral Loosen up lighten up think terms organizing HAVE FUN lets collectively go about business becoming involved getting job done COLLECTIVELY edgy vw--v June 1992 95 lope Soaring Champs 1991 International Slope Race Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington 11 District __ Report Ed McCollough District 11 Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents OcrrellArrdersorr 132 lsttr Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tonr Ccchnrcrr 2531 SW 323rd 51 F1ederal Way WA 99023 Al Celver Soc 96 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry HolconrE 1010 NE l22rrd Ave Vencoover WA 99694 Tom MeCower, 16131 elack Sear Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mollens 15559 Pclerrtirre Ave ec5le WA 98133 aruce Nelson 807 F Vicksborg Sr Scokace WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Soc 623 Klornotir Foils Ot 97e5r Chick Ycoeg 7411 154 Ave 6e14 Sorover WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Wersen 130-14515 Ave Sellvoe WA 99007 probably too late good 2nd Annual Celebration Silent Flight will held May 2 & 3 Fern Prairie Modelers field east Vancouver WA Well yes actually its east Camus east side Washougal anyway Times 9-3 entry fee $5 sorts Electric events including sport OT 7-cell Pylon 6-cell Duration F3E Scale Helicopter Pattern soaring events include sport Hand Launch Scale F3B Contact Jerry Holcomb 206/892-7732 miss Electric Fly Fern Prairie Field can travel Kent WA 27/28th June take 10th Annual Boeing Hawks/PSEMF Electric Fly-In dont know what will see year last year treated no less three Cobalt 60powered craft including co-CD Ben Almojuelas Showmonster Out 80 aircraft brought some 41 pilots Okay did rain bit Saturday unusual rained little Sunday beautiful day flying light winds lots sunshine get-together grows year more innovation showing up modelers find out Electrics fly well can lot fun fly new volunteer officer would like have welcome Gil Horstman has accepted AVP position roving rep Gils business travels take him corners territory will try contact clubs district can Over years Gils very busy modeler started 40s Free Flight moved Control Line Late SOs tried hand RC Since hes competed both local national level Pattern Scale Soaring Formula 1 Back 60s founder NMPRA also founder IMAC supported 1/4 scale movement its infancy QSAA Pioneer founding member NWSS # 5 reached level IV LSF As long-time CD Gil has met worked contestants workers around country fortunate have expertise counsel matters related modeling Continuing attempt fill Exec Councils doings problem dealing involves communications AMA members Some us assumed reading columns being filled what happening turns out wrong Communications working Marty Hall Fairbanks Alaska spent lot time thinking about problem wrote feels could rectify essentially better utilize Leader Members Council agreed Marty try deal problem decided upgrade Leader Member program make meaningful doing caused another problem Some years ago CDs automatically made LMs mistake nobody caught order find out listed LMs now mix CDs LMs really want Leader Members decided feasible way would write CDs tell LM status would go away did respond tell us what LM class fit Somehow angered some confused other CDs am sincerely sony As happens unfortunately cheaper quicker get tell us us try dig up have thoughts can improve system Dont forget Fly-In Salmon Idaho over Memorial Day weekend George Nichols Salmon R/C Fliers would love have come over fly Society Antique Models Chapter Seattle area SAM-8 will hold its Annual June 13-14 Harts Lake Prairie sort due east Fort Lewis Best contact Ed Lamb before leave town since dates Harts Lake very tentative pen Bob Stalick WMC Potter comes word first WMC Indoor contest year December gym Albany Twenty contestants showed up Indoor fun John Lenderman said counted some 40 folks either watching flying time Indoor flying turns now time get ready biggie Idaho understand will Indoor Contest Kibbie Dome Moscow Idaho July 23-36 person contact Andy Tagliafico Racing May includes Formula 1 F-500 Bremerton 2nd 3rd 17th Formula 500 Championship Boeing Field near Kent WA June 13/14 theres Formula l/F-500 race Whidbey Island hosted WIRCS field Kitsap ARCS will have Fun Fly 6 & 7th June field near Bremerton Airport ARCS nice bunch good contests give try June 20 21 dates first re-ron North/South Pattern meet Agate Field near Medford Put Rogue Eagles very successful meet last summer should better year part contest features district 10 versus district 11 competition Last year team district 11 managed eke out hotly contested win Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters have Swap Meet 2nd May WWVPT field Ft Walla Walls Park next weekend will busy WWVPT will also hold SE Washington Helicopter Fun-Fly club field May 9/10 Lots things whole family like soaring Prescot Soaring Uplift Bash will held Prescot HS field two-meter open class soaring recent Hawks Squawk NL Boeing Hawks Ben Almojuela quoted Bernard Cawley article written Mechanical/Electrical group Boeing Bernard waxed poetic about full-sized aircraft fly by-wire flight controls virtually same what modeler uses wrote about systems modelers use electric aircraft well written exceedingly interesting note end Bernard written few get design aircraft Ben added postscript part group responsible design Boeing 777 project wrote about problem work Seems move cabin floor up half inch move cargo floor down half inch shave off half inch floor beams could get some wire runs apparently someone forgotten about Just going home boss stopped said way now get figure out get mechanical control cables As long dont shave much off spars guess okay oi flyer newsletter North Coast R/C Club has running series articles Sound Model Aircraft newsletter needs some jazzing up stuff like very informative real importance keeping flying sites makes discussion increasing knowledge amongst cognoscenti Next month editor Ken Ray does propellers Earlier mentioned Barnstormers going have small A/C scale meet Looks like will 18th July third weekend June 19-21st Northwest Scale Masters Qualifier Athol Idaho better known Farragut State Park An excellent scenic place enjoy elements fine contest mean great weekend scale Billings Flying Mustangs 92 IMAA FlyIn 12/13 June Mustangs have super field run great get-together Billings has amenities theres something whole family Contact Dwight Holmes 406/2523278 935 North 31st St Billings Montana Also Mustangs Spring Fling June 27/28 includes Pattern Scale Fun Fly Plat happens 6/7th June reservoir east Sutherlin OR Put Umpquah Valley Modelers best float flies around neat place fly gentle no hassle fly-in According Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association will have fun-fly members & families celebrate 10th anniversary club day will spent flying & having fun picnic other enjoyments planned Happy 10th Got note Dick Snaer about 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly-In held June 7 Bellingham WA Bell/Air R/C Flyers club field north Bellingham Take exit 260 head west approximately 5 miles have cement runway completely clear approaches just about perfect Big Birds As usual BB events no contest type flying fact prefer just come show off latest effort No fees fly want talk friends old newly found take great view Mt Baker North Sound area Sounds like fun time According schedule wilt pattern meet 401-406 6/7th June Sequim WA Sponsored Ron Smith Capt Kaos Ranch will CDd Rick Allison info contact Rick 206/883-3047 ~ 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Goettrey Styles Director Marketing FOR past 16 years Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA has treating midwinter hlahs annual Symposium Model Show association consists area clubs members volunteer put together great one-day event January Joe Beshar new District 2 Vice-President asked join him helping modelers central New York celebrate winter January 25th big day new horticultural building New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse place Over 3500 visitors enjoyed 100-pbs booths model displays demonstrations beautiful well-lit well-heated structore Electricpowered RC Helicopters flown RC cars operated special feature custom-designed dirt-covered track miniature tractor pull handle sleds dealer booths visitors could purchase anything saw club booths giving out details invitations newcomers join fun modeling seminars interested leaming about specific aspects sport segment model aviation represented model displays included some finest examples Ive seen proving no shortage skilled builders central New York local chapter Experimental Aircraft Association brough ultralight airplane needless say attracted lot attention swap shop popular lots bargains available RC enthusiasts could have transmitters examined signal strength accuracy verified seemed videotape player booth possible receive complete education about hobby right show Joe Beshar fielded questions day long popular AMA booth meeting AMA members afternoon interested people put dozens questions Joe about Muncie property development East Coast Nationals AMA benefits other subjects theme 1992 show Fifty Years American Aviation Excellence Operation Desert Storm still fresh peoples minds lots military models best Scale project Bob Pickney s twin Beech real museum piece ever saw As you can see accompanying photo model shows first-class workmanship includes amazing detail no reason go hungry building houses permanent concession stands nice variety food ready day long Admission charges food prices very reasonable may help account good turnout Profits event go CNYMAA scholarship fund annual awards made 1992 CNVMAA scholarships among awards given out evening banquet held Rafaels Family Restaurant Deserving young people received total $1400 scholarships Dave Mathewson presented special award long-term strong support Aero Radio Club Syracuse food excellent comradeship rewarding whole evening lot fun Thanks following clubs organizational abilities warm welcome steadfastness carrying what has become annual tradition Aero Radio Control Syracuse Auburn Finger Lakes RC Club BreakA-Ways Finger Lakes Air Pirates Fly Bys Jet Pilots Organization Midstate Modelers Mohawk Valley Firebirds Northern Knights RC Club Oneida Lake Flyers Onondaga ModelAircraft Club Oswego Valley Modelaires Syracuse Flying Club Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Voltaires of Central New York Westem New York Free Flight Society Joe Beshar great time Thank CNYMAA June 1992 97 Bob Pickney Whitesboro NY beautiful Twin Beech winner Scale category Photos courtesy Kathy Klineberg n AMA booth left right Geoffrey Styles Marketing Director Walt Throne proprietor Walts Hobby Shop long time organizer event Joe Beshar District 2 VP District 2 VP Joe Beshar MCed members meeting Len Sabato Hobby Dynamics flew some remarkable RC Helicopter demonstrations Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Don Lowes EXTRA 300 muffler Erics Quality RC Products new APC prop large engines next two issues will address big engines big aircraft except late-breaking information flying large models such built under IMAA guidelines becoming increasingly popular part sport technology sound level reduction has extremely slow follow surge Mufflers capable reducing exhaust sound have missing scene out often difficult obtain usually rather expensive sometimes poor quality Propeller design has slow well least case due concerns about safety operation Big bangers somewhat unique aspect model aircraft power Except big MOKI engines Super Tigre engines OS engines converted some other use may chain saws weed whackers other pieces utility equipment certainly designed model aircraft result has no effective mufflers generally available engine time purchase utility engines have extensively modified order use aeromodeling applications some instances vendor has supplied made available muffler sorts use particular engine have very effective Some devices hardly qualify mufflers often nothing something carry exhaust outside cowling chamber inject solution production smoke certainly have volume construction needed effective muffler some aftermarket mufflers perform quite well attendant rather high cost due custom like production schedule other altemative make own muffler Several home made muffler designs have appeared column Experience tells us possible negatives obtain fairly quiet operation Some individuals have able operate very large engines ranges below 90 dBA nine feet Again smaller engines absolutely necessary work up effective combination aircraft engine propeller obtain quiet operation flight capability desired flier becomes compromise Which criteria important What will location permit way sound levels construct aircraft will have make determination can fly creation field has restrictions choice may mean can fly away home field may have no limits build consideration may unable fly anywhere except home base Compromise becomes name game Data Program accumulation data analysis sometimes difficult looking extensive amount information rather ideal location runs several problems information going include readings taken accordance recommended procedures such ground over hard surface desired nine feet must have setup includes paved area wish obtain flight data also will need proper aircraft pilot skilled enough hold aircraft level flight path rather accurate line given distance 98 Model Aviation instruments microphone rather difficult obtain reading degree accuracy hand-held sound meter during aircraft pass other reasons becomes vitally necessary utilize analyzer having accumulate hold mode frees attempting read swinging needle trying assess some value what thinks saw analyzer has third octave band capability can very accurately read store data fly given distance can printed out bar graph type print permitting analysis leisure third octave band permits see exhaust blowdown values level blade passage harmonics other levels appear difficult isolate such things bearing noise might require physical check plane order know move solving total problem Once done actions can tell effort needs take place including considerations field alterations order resolve potential problems noisy equipment Don Lowe set up three-day period perform extensive series operations order gain broad data base done RC World flying site Orlando Florida checked aircraft broad spectrum engine sizes important will discussed some point least issue will concentrate larger engines done because operation results flights smaller engines confirms much what has said some time Basically fairly easy get below 90 dB nine feet very fundamental factor can addressed beginning study very common statement heard field deals engine speed flier will needle engine some value ground pleased way unloads air first aircraft flown during period aircraft 42 Sachs Slim Line Two Stack Muffler 22 x 8-14 propeller analyzer showed engine running about 6000 rpm ground dB level 998 flight engine turning about 7500 rpm dB level 855 50 feet would equivalent 1004 nine feet sound level flight quite often considerably lower ground everything matched provide quiet operation case reading lower value big factor rpm engine turned up higher value would appear muffler could effective 6000 rpm figure Other testing variety aircraft did show engine better matched higher pitch propeller load engine engine did unload degree air value would order 200-400 rpm ground dB level case very high field potential problem under operating circumstances also problem RC World An effective muffler first step getting quiet level muffler needs designed handle greatest volume exhaust flow expected during operation engine should taken tongue cheek see muffler advertised being good engines 20 61 108 cubic inches Unless has designed higher figure will accurate statement designed 108 will surely too heavy bulky smaller size considering gas flow consider speed engine use higher pitch efficient propeller will also help reducing top rpm two photos show some range aircraft flown tests first Don Lowes EXTRA 300 can see edge muffler sold Erics Quality RC Products new APC propeller large engines second photo Erics Constellation built using glass fuselage molded Germany Four 90 cubic engines provide power Quite good air about 94 95 dBA corrected nine feet Consider about like flying four single engine aircraft formation does mean engine very quiet Eric Derns Constellation has molded glass fuselage powered four 90 engines