AMANews Academy ModelAeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Make Opinion Count election day November its easy sit home forget about votingIf its raining youre tired youre mad spouse just dont feel like getting up TV AMA elections dont have leave house have open envelope send take out ballot make decision candidates want represent Remember people put AMA Executive Council work behalf spend dues money behalf make decisions affect fellow members future model aviation Dont pass up opportunity STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Open envelope Take out ballot Mark X people want mail back correct envelope correct address Ballots mailed AMA HQ counted must use correct envelope Take part democratic process active member VOTE VOTE VOTE Only once VOTE PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing begin IMS Show Pasadena last January Roger Jaffe San Diego County Association Model Clubs spoke cut long story short came mutual conclusion visit AMA HQ person area overdue San Diego Association has very progressive its activities developing format other groups could follow advantage association has united over 30 hobby-oriented clubs county publishes directory details club club site newest edition directory runs 24 pages contains maps club officers meeting place details other information local national interest dealing county officials association has developed excellent relationships consequence relationships new flying boating car sites have emerged associations operating committee meets monthly club sending representatives invited attend July meeting answered questions well discussing function AMA other varied services AMA provides members pleasure see old friends make new contacts meeting place Chapter Tecolote Park Recreation Center facility City San Diego brochure published city two model flying clubs described Torrey Pines Scale Soaring Society Silent Electric Flyers San Diego Both groups meet Tecolote Park After attending San Diego Asso ciation meeting given site presentation booklet 49 pages Hugh Wagner chairman North County Clouds Sailplane Club site committee club appealing City San Marcos Parks Recreation Department permission fly Paloma Park booklet extremely well prepared Hugh committee deserve pat back professional job view accomplishments highlight benefits having AMA Chapter representing 3000 modelers providing voice local mber 1992 217 Key Dates September Membership Renewal 1993 Membership renewal notices mail October 8-11 Free Flight finals Lost Hills California October 22 Los Vegas NV Annual AMA Membership Meeting TOC October 29-November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Show ChicagoIllinois November 7 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia November 13 Deadline officer election ballot return February 13 1993 Executive Council meeting Reston Virginia Continued page 220 Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark Home Tomcats Campaign Statements President Don Lowe incumbent Altamonte Springs Florida As two term President have tried promote balanced aeromodeling program benefits sport flyers competitors Free Flighters Control Line RIC interests difficult task think have reasonable success have sought bring harmony operations allow truly democratic approach problem-solving have sought listen will continue listen mem-bership formulating approach will best meet need modeling community seeking better utilize Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members democratic process Support flying site acquisition high priority list Within limits resources funds manpower will continue make effort supply what needed national flying site Indiana will provide impetus growth increased involvement leading future regional site development Insurance basic need already excellent program will honed meet requirements AMA Bylaws place education major objective held first symposium sound reduction weekend national site opening will continue provide seminars provision flight training new Muncie site also plans intend support AMAs greater involvement technical development hobby nurture growth progress support consolidation Headquarters function national flying site Muncie Indiana will permit efficient operation reduction operating costs will also permit much less costly conduct events held staff equipment hand will continue support excellent competition program since vital nurture growth technical side hobby well provide challenge excellence flyers necessary provide balanced program needs members well pro vide public awareness appreciation hobby Since have hobby over sixty years have appreciation facet model aviation Aeromodelers uniquely fascinated things fly diverse group special interests sport competition Free Flight Control Line and/or RICIve participated categories some time model career AMA public representative pledge will continue provide interface greater society its agencies promote interests AMA holds respected position government media intend keep way effort will made continue viable relationships flying site owners FCC NAA FAA Military EAA other groups necessary health hobby pledge continue make AMA just insurance provider facet aeromodeling necessary continuing growth enjoyment hobby will appreciate support effort reelecting president can continue program outlined above Dave Brown Executive Vice President Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate succeed Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics would like make clear want succeed Don Lowe decides step down position displace him long willing able serve position Don have worked well together during terms AMAs President terms Executive Vice President say Don have always agreed everything rather have learned complement another areas believe however am best qualified successor Don AMA President believe AMA entering critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA President can possess respect among other members Executive Council primary respon sibility AMA President its Chairman Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have earned respect other members Executive Council am prepared individual succeed Don Lowe position Please consider voting Dave Brown next AMA President promise will best serve well 218 Model Aviation aign Statements Vice- President District 1 Don Krafft inucmbent Duxbury Massachusetts have District Vice President since 1985 During time have devoted considerable time expense represent modelers District have District meetings Model Aviation Days Fun Fly held Westover re-elected will activities present appears have less year before retirement will enable devote time modelers am asking vote Also please note year election AMA President Please take time vote election Thank support Jim McNeill incumbent Birmingham Alabama Jim McNeill Birmingham Ala AIVIA L 2 I am running re-election 19th year AMA Council feel have served District V well last 2 1/2 years have showed up Fun-Flys Contests Banquets Mall Shows taken pictures affairs ran pictures Model Aviation Magazine primary purpose hobby have fun Fun flyers fun wives children purpose AMA act service organization help enjoy hobby working FCC provide frequencies radio control provide insurance yourself site owner help get keep flying sites re-elected will continue available person telephone help problems may arise will continue visit Fly-Ins Contests District invitation year around will continue honor Control Line Free Flight events well RC Events enjoy traveling meeting people have time have regularly hit State except Puerto Rico important communicate events AMA planning spend money can tell vote wishes opinions want see what District Vice President looks like vote keep office Jerry Festa Huntsville Alabama am would want Vice President name Jerry Festa am married have 4 children am educator parochial school teach junior high math science computers Model aviation has large part life since early childhood enjoy respect have participated almost aspect model aviation what makes such great hobbysuch diversity something everyone Through participation various clubs awarded Vital Peoples Award 1988 election year so.. personally feel model aviation crossroads hobby could grow tremendously next decade feel youth today assurance will happen As educator over 20 years can see youth reaching something feel cases model aviation just what doctor ordered also feel AMA crossroads future AMA yours hands would like opportunity serve District V Vice President help see AMA does lose sight its goals job VP very demanding anyone knows whereas have experience almost phases hobby would like put some experiences work Model aviation has given much pleasure over past years would like give something back Thank Support! District 9 Russ Miller lincumbenti Carrington North Dakata Russ Miller incumbent office District IX Vice President Academy Model Aeronautics past year have served Vice President District IX time has gone quickly attending various activities through-out district have promoted Academy Model Aeronautics Being proud AMA member supporting its activities states District IX national level bas rewarding educational elected plan continued support District IX parent organization AMA Being member Executive Council past year has proven learning experience knowledge will better able represent District IX national level Past performances show promoting hobby its related activities will always important aspect work Vice President have enjoyed past months VP District IX assure concerns will addressed Meeting modelers various activities has rewarding am looking forward getting know future important vote Vice President vote Russ Miller will appreciated November1992 219 District 5 VOTE FOR THEE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE PR RounduplStyles Continued page 217 hobbyists gain through enhancement public image overall acceptance sport want thank Harold Mihibausen Canoga Park inviting attend meeting San Fernando Valley Flyers Los Angeles met Harolds house enjoyed delicious meal before got down business Helen Mihlhausen wives other club members did lovely job preparing serving some great food Its tough watch waistline sit down sort meal Valley Flyers use Sepulveda Basin flying field public site such sometimes has problems renegade fliers seems always some people dont like follow rules regulations can cause uncomfortable situation others Harold heading up search new field would operated Valley Flyers over would have control weekend visited Sepulveda Basin went further afield examine some other potential flying sites time well spent As weeks roll feel will see some positive developments will direct benefit Valley Flyers hope out read some in-person meetings club local officials LA able stop Futaba facility also Airtronics plant City Irvine enjoyed touring both plants meeting people Both companies have excellent reputations consumers pleasure get inside look final California stop San Jose Santa Clara County invitation Brian Nelson Associate VP AMA area Brian man initiated contacts coordination county authorities resulted creation areas new flying site credited members having produced best flying sites country Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark located Morgan Hill home Tomcats AMA Charter #110 brought home brochures see photo great PR piece members very proud both Brian field main runway 516 60 feet six pilot stations safety netting protection unlimited visibility field great place fly got flying during afternoon visit Eight shaded work tables give fliers choice places repairs large parking lot can handle dozens cars contests area RV parking Bleachers installed spectators main building electricity water time phone line too provides refreshments fliers families also passers-by use county bike path runs right alongside fence has proven good income source club treasury allowing field improvements paid full time acquisition club cookout held evening After everyone eaten fill goes waistline again spoke assembly under stars beautiful evening low humidity moderate temperatures public address system worked great time answered lots questions confirmed once again modelers terrific people no matter find field has best nation pleased see AMA National Safety Code posted its bulletin board along other information Safety primary concern SCCMAS field Brian Nelson fellow members plan keep way San Jose Dick Meyer Lockheed Corporation took Sheldons Hobbies talked Ron Sheldon some people met Ron previously first time store/mail order facility Ron gave brochure distributes describes local clubs contains contact information plus maps sites 13 clubs south bay area clubs receive copies brochure give new prospective members also counter retail store benefit first-time buyers newcomers district also visited Pec Hobbies good chance see warehouse retail facility workshop section some quarter-scale aircraft Curtiss seaplane built Lake Havasu Schneider Cup re-enactment Mustang raced Madera Califoruia during next Reno-style Pylon Racing event great-looking airplanes nicely detailed Dick Meyer has trying stimulate interest model flying club Lockheed difficulty although company encourages hobby clubs meetings scheduled noon company rule 30minute lunch break makes difficult people attend Having meetings after work impossible because people car pool commute long distances Its easy get good core enthusiasts together under conditions Lockheed people Sunnyvale read contact Dick Meyer 742-4961 See can work something Out would like thank good people met during visit felt though some good communication accomplished certainly welcome received warm friendly Makes fellow want go back again again Membership Re new now 93 220 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
Page Numbers: 217, 218, 219, 220
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
Page Numbers: 217, 218, 219, 220
AMANews Academy ModelAeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Make Opinion Count election day November its easy sit home forget about votingIf its raining youre tired youre mad spouse just dont feel like getting up TV AMA elections dont have leave house have open envelope send take out ballot make decision candidates want represent Remember people put AMA Executive Council work behalf spend dues money behalf make decisions affect fellow members future model aviation Dont pass up opportunity STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Open envelope Take out ballot Mark X people want mail back correct envelope correct address Ballots mailed AMA HQ counted must use correct envelope Take part democratic process active member VOTE VOTE VOTE Only once VOTE PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing begin IMS Show Pasadena last January Roger Jaffe San Diego County Association Model Clubs spoke cut long story short came mutual conclusion visit AMA HQ person area overdue San Diego Association has very progressive its activities developing format other groups could follow advantage association has united over 30 hobby-oriented clubs county publishes directory details club club site newest edition directory runs 24 pages contains maps club officers meeting place details other information local national interest dealing county officials association has developed excellent relationships consequence relationships new flying boating car sites have emerged associations operating committee meets monthly club sending representatives invited attend July meeting answered questions well discussing function AMA other varied services AMA provides members pleasure see old friends make new contacts meeting place Chapter Tecolote Park Recreation Center facility City San Diego brochure published city two model flying clubs described Torrey Pines Scale Soaring Society Silent Electric Flyers San Diego Both groups meet Tecolote Park After attending San Diego Asso ciation meeting given site presentation booklet 49 pages Hugh Wagner chairman North County Clouds Sailplane Club site committee club appealing City San Marcos Parks Recreation Department permission fly Paloma Park booklet extremely well prepared Hugh committee deserve pat back professional job view accomplishments highlight benefits having AMA Chapter representing 3000 modelers providing voice local mber 1992 217 Key Dates September Membership Renewal 1993 Membership renewal notices mail October 8-11 Free Flight finals Lost Hills California October 22 Los Vegas NV Annual AMA Membership Meeting TOC October 29-November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Show ChicagoIllinois November 7 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia November 13 Deadline officer election ballot return February 13 1993 Executive Council meeting Reston Virginia Continued page 220 Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark Home Tomcats Campaign Statements President Don Lowe incumbent Altamonte Springs Florida As two term President have tried promote balanced aeromodeling program benefits sport flyers competitors Free Flighters Control Line RIC interests difficult task think have reasonable success have sought bring harmony operations allow truly democratic approach problem-solving have sought listen will continue listen mem-bership formulating approach will best meet need modeling community seeking better utilize Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members democratic process Support flying site acquisition high priority list Within limits resources funds manpower will continue make effort supply what needed national flying site Indiana will provide impetus growth increased involvement leading future regional site development Insurance basic need already excellent program will honed meet requirements AMA Bylaws place education major objective held first symposium sound reduction weekend national site opening will continue provide seminars provision flight training new Muncie site also plans intend support AMAs greater involvement technical development hobby nurture growth progress support consolidation Headquarters function national flying site Muncie Indiana will permit efficient operation reduction operating costs will also permit much less costly conduct events held staff equipment hand will continue support excellent competition program since vital nurture growth technical side hobby well provide challenge excellence flyers necessary provide balanced program needs members well pro vide public awareness appreciation hobby Since have hobby over sixty years have appreciation facet model aviation Aeromodelers uniquely fascinated things fly diverse group special interests sport competition Free Flight Control Line and/or RICIve participated categories some time model career AMA public representative pledge will continue provide interface greater society its agencies promote interests AMA holds respected position government media intend keep way effort will made continue viable relationships flying site owners FCC NAA FAA Military EAA other groups necessary health hobby pledge continue make AMA just insurance provider facet aeromodeling necessary continuing growth enjoyment hobby will appreciate support effort reelecting president can continue program outlined above Dave Brown Executive Vice President Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate succeed Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics would like make clear want succeed Don Lowe decides step down position displace him long willing able serve position Don have worked well together during terms AMAs President terms Executive Vice President say Don have always agreed everything rather have learned complement another areas believe however am best qualified successor Don AMA President believe AMA entering critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA President can possess respect among other members Executive Council primary respon sibility AMA President its Chairman Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have earned respect other members Executive Council am prepared individual succeed Don Lowe position Please consider voting Dave Brown next AMA President promise will best serve well 218 Model Aviation aign Statements Vice- President District 1 Don Krafft inucmbent Duxbury Massachusetts have District Vice President since 1985 During time have devoted considerable time expense represent modelers District have District meetings Model Aviation Days Fun Fly held Westover re-elected will activities present appears have less year before retirement will enable devote time modelers am asking vote Also please note year election AMA President Please take time vote election Thank support Jim McNeill incumbent Birmingham Alabama Jim McNeill Birmingham Ala AIVIA L 2 I am running re-election 19th year AMA Council feel have served District V well last 2 1/2 years have showed up Fun-Flys Contests Banquets Mall Shows taken pictures affairs ran pictures Model Aviation Magazine primary purpose hobby have fun Fun flyers fun wives children purpose AMA act service organization help enjoy hobby working FCC provide frequencies radio control provide insurance yourself site owner help get keep flying sites re-elected will continue available person telephone help problems may arise will continue visit Fly-Ins Contests District invitation year around will continue honor Control Line Free Flight events well RC Events enjoy traveling meeting people have time have regularly hit State except Puerto Rico important communicate events AMA planning spend money can tell vote wishes opinions want see what District Vice President looks like vote keep office Jerry Festa Huntsville Alabama am would want Vice President name Jerry Festa am married have 4 children am educator parochial school teach junior high math science computers Model aviation has large part life since early childhood enjoy respect have participated almost aspect model aviation what makes such great hobbysuch diversity something everyone Through participation various clubs awarded Vital Peoples Award 1988 election year so.. personally feel model aviation crossroads hobby could grow tremendously next decade feel youth today assurance will happen As educator over 20 years can see youth reaching something feel cases model aviation just what doctor ordered also feel AMA crossroads future AMA yours hands would like opportunity serve District V Vice President help see AMA does lose sight its goals job VP very demanding anyone knows whereas have experience almost phases hobby would like put some experiences work Model aviation has given much pleasure over past years would like give something back Thank Support! District 9 Russ Miller lincumbenti Carrington North Dakata Russ Miller incumbent office District IX Vice President Academy Model Aeronautics past year have served Vice President District IX time has gone quickly attending various activities through-out district have promoted Academy Model Aeronautics Being proud AMA member supporting its activities states District IX national level bas rewarding educational elected plan continued support District IX parent organization AMA Being member Executive Council past year has proven learning experience knowledge will better able represent District IX national level Past performances show promoting hobby its related activities will always important aspect work Vice President have enjoyed past months VP District IX assure concerns will addressed Meeting modelers various activities has rewarding am looking forward getting know future important vote Vice President vote Russ Miller will appreciated November1992 219 District 5 VOTE FOR THEE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE PR RounduplStyles Continued page 217 hobbyists gain through enhancement public image overall acceptance sport want thank Harold Mihibausen Canoga Park inviting attend meeting San Fernando Valley Flyers Los Angeles met Harolds house enjoyed delicious meal before got down business Helen Mihlhausen wives other club members did lovely job preparing serving some great food Its tough watch waistline sit down sort meal Valley Flyers use Sepulveda Basin flying field public site such sometimes has problems renegade fliers seems always some people dont like follow rules regulations can cause uncomfortable situation others Harold heading up search new field would operated Valley Flyers over would have control weekend visited Sepulveda Basin went further afield examine some other potential flying sites time well spent As weeks roll feel will see some positive developments will direct benefit Valley Flyers hope out read some in-person meetings club local officials LA able stop Futaba facility also Airtronics plant City Irvine enjoyed touring both plants meeting people Both companies have excellent reputations consumers pleasure get inside look final California stop San Jose Santa Clara County invitation Brian Nelson Associate VP AMA area Brian man initiated contacts coordination county authorities resulted creation areas new flying site credited members having produced best flying sites country Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark located Morgan Hill home Tomcats AMA Charter #110 brought home brochures see photo great PR piece members very proud both Brian field main runway 516 60 feet six pilot stations safety netting protection unlimited visibility field great place fly got flying during afternoon visit Eight shaded work tables give fliers choice places repairs large parking lot can handle dozens cars contests area RV parking Bleachers installed spectators main building electricity water time phone line too provides refreshments fliers families also passers-by use county bike path runs right alongside fence has proven good income source club treasury allowing field improvements paid full time acquisition club cookout held evening After everyone eaten fill goes waistline again spoke assembly under stars beautiful evening low humidity moderate temperatures public address system worked great time answered lots questions confirmed once again modelers terrific people no matter find field has best nation pleased see AMA National Safety Code posted its bulletin board along other information Safety primary concern SCCMAS field Brian Nelson fellow members plan keep way San Jose Dick Meyer Lockheed Corporation took Sheldons Hobbies talked Ron Sheldon some people met Ron previously first time store/mail order facility Ron gave brochure distributes describes local clubs contains contact information plus maps sites 13 clubs south bay area clubs receive copies brochure give new prospective members also counter retail store benefit first-time buyers newcomers district also visited Pec Hobbies good chance see warehouse retail facility workshop section some quarter-scale aircraft Curtiss seaplane built Lake Havasu Schneider Cup re-enactment Mustang raced Madera Califoruia during next Reno-style Pylon Racing event great-looking airplanes nicely detailed Dick Meyer has trying stimulate interest model flying club Lockheed difficulty although company encourages hobby clubs meetings scheduled noon company rule 30minute lunch break makes difficult people attend Having meetings after work impossible because people car pool commute long distances Its easy get good core enthusiasts together under conditions Lockheed people Sunnyvale read contact Dick Meyer 742-4961 See can work something Out would like thank good people met during visit felt though some good communication accomplished certainly welcome received warm friendly Makes fellow want go back again again Membership Re new now 93 220 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
Page Numbers: 217, 218, 219, 220
AMANews Academy ModelAeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Make Opinion Count election day November its easy sit home forget about votingIf its raining youre tired youre mad spouse just dont feel like getting up TV AMA elections dont have leave house have open envelope send take out ballot make decision candidates want represent Remember people put AMA Executive Council work behalf spend dues money behalf make decisions affect fellow members future model aviation Dont pass up opportunity STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Open envelope Take out ballot Mark X people want mail back correct envelope correct address Ballots mailed AMA HQ counted must use correct envelope Take part democratic process active member VOTE VOTE VOTE Only once VOTE PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing begin IMS Show Pasadena last January Roger Jaffe San Diego County Association Model Clubs spoke cut long story short came mutual conclusion visit AMA HQ person area overdue San Diego Association has very progressive its activities developing format other groups could follow advantage association has united over 30 hobby-oriented clubs county publishes directory details club club site newest edition directory runs 24 pages contains maps club officers meeting place details other information local national interest dealing county officials association has developed excellent relationships consequence relationships new flying boating car sites have emerged associations operating committee meets monthly club sending representatives invited attend July meeting answered questions well discussing function AMA other varied services AMA provides members pleasure see old friends make new contacts meeting place Chapter Tecolote Park Recreation Center facility City San Diego brochure published city two model flying clubs described Torrey Pines Scale Soaring Society Silent Electric Flyers San Diego Both groups meet Tecolote Park After attending San Diego Asso ciation meeting given site presentation booklet 49 pages Hugh Wagner chairman North County Clouds Sailplane Club site committee club appealing City San Marcos Parks Recreation Department permission fly Paloma Park booklet extremely well prepared Hugh committee deserve pat back professional job view accomplishments highlight benefits having AMA Chapter representing 3000 modelers providing voice local mber 1992 217 Key Dates September Membership Renewal 1993 Membership renewal notices mail October 8-11 Free Flight finals Lost Hills California October 22 Los Vegas NV Annual AMA Membership Meeting TOC October 29-November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Show ChicagoIllinois November 7 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia November 13 Deadline officer election ballot return February 13 1993 Executive Council meeting Reston Virginia Continued page 220 Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark Home Tomcats Campaign Statements President Don Lowe incumbent Altamonte Springs Florida As two term President have tried promote balanced aeromodeling program benefits sport flyers competitors Free Flighters Control Line RIC interests difficult task think have reasonable success have sought bring harmony operations allow truly democratic approach problem-solving have sought listen will continue listen mem-bership formulating approach will best meet need modeling community seeking better utilize Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members democratic process Support flying site acquisition high priority list Within limits resources funds manpower will continue make effort supply what needed national flying site Indiana will provide impetus growth increased involvement leading future regional site development Insurance basic need already excellent program will honed meet requirements AMA Bylaws place education major objective held first symposium sound reduction weekend national site opening will continue provide seminars provision flight training new Muncie site also plans intend support AMAs greater involvement technical development hobby nurture growth progress support consolidation Headquarters function national flying site Muncie Indiana will permit efficient operation reduction operating costs will also permit much less costly conduct events held staff equipment hand will continue support excellent competition program since vital nurture growth technical side hobby well provide challenge excellence flyers necessary provide balanced program needs members well pro vide public awareness appreciation hobby Since have hobby over sixty years have appreciation facet model aviation Aeromodelers uniquely fascinated things fly diverse group special interests sport competition Free Flight Control Line and/or RICIve participated categories some time model career AMA public representative pledge will continue provide interface greater society its agencies promote interests AMA holds respected position government media intend keep way effort will made continue viable relationships flying site owners FCC NAA FAA Military EAA other groups necessary health hobby pledge continue make AMA just insurance provider facet aeromodeling necessary continuing growth enjoyment hobby will appreciate support effort reelecting president can continue program outlined above Dave Brown Executive Vice President Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate succeed Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics would like make clear want succeed Don Lowe decides step down position displace him long willing able serve position Don have worked well together during terms AMAs President terms Executive Vice President say Don have always agreed everything rather have learned complement another areas believe however am best qualified successor Don AMA President believe AMA entering critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA President can possess respect among other members Executive Council primary respon sibility AMA President its Chairman Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have earned respect other members Executive Council am prepared individual succeed Don Lowe position Please consider voting Dave Brown next AMA President promise will best serve well 218 Model Aviation aign Statements Vice- President District 1 Don Krafft inucmbent Duxbury Massachusetts have District Vice President since 1985 During time have devoted considerable time expense represent modelers District have District meetings Model Aviation Days Fun Fly held Westover re-elected will activities present appears have less year before retirement will enable devote time modelers am asking vote Also please note year election AMA President Please take time vote election Thank support Jim McNeill incumbent Birmingham Alabama Jim McNeill Birmingham Ala AIVIA L 2 I am running re-election 19th year AMA Council feel have served District V well last 2 1/2 years have showed up Fun-Flys Contests Banquets Mall Shows taken pictures affairs ran pictures Model Aviation Magazine primary purpose hobby have fun Fun flyers fun wives children purpose AMA act service organization help enjoy hobby working FCC provide frequencies radio control provide insurance yourself site owner help get keep flying sites re-elected will continue available person telephone help problems may arise will continue visit Fly-Ins Contests District invitation year around will continue honor Control Line Free Flight events well RC Events enjoy traveling meeting people have time have regularly hit State except Puerto Rico important communicate events AMA planning spend money can tell vote wishes opinions want see what District Vice President looks like vote keep office Jerry Festa Huntsville Alabama am would want Vice President name Jerry Festa am married have 4 children am educator parochial school teach junior high math science computers Model aviation has large part life since early childhood enjoy respect have participated almost aspect model aviation what makes such great hobbysuch diversity something everyone Through participation various clubs awarded Vital Peoples Award 1988 election year so.. personally feel model aviation crossroads hobby could grow tremendously next decade feel youth today assurance will happen As educator over 20 years can see youth reaching something feel cases model aviation just what doctor ordered also feel AMA crossroads future AMA yours hands would like opportunity serve District V Vice President help see AMA does lose sight its goals job VP very demanding anyone knows whereas have experience almost phases hobby would like put some experiences work Model aviation has given much pleasure over past years would like give something back Thank Support! District 9 Russ Miller lincumbenti Carrington North Dakata Russ Miller incumbent office District IX Vice President Academy Model Aeronautics past year have served Vice President District IX time has gone quickly attending various activities through-out district have promoted Academy Model Aeronautics Being proud AMA member supporting its activities states District IX national level bas rewarding educational elected plan continued support District IX parent organization AMA Being member Executive Council past year has proven learning experience knowledge will better able represent District IX national level Past performances show promoting hobby its related activities will always important aspect work Vice President have enjoyed past months VP District IX assure concerns will addressed Meeting modelers various activities has rewarding am looking forward getting know future important vote Vice President vote Russ Miller will appreciated November1992 219 District 5 VOTE FOR THEE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE PR RounduplStyles Continued page 217 hobbyists gain through enhancement public image overall acceptance sport want thank Harold Mihibausen Canoga Park inviting attend meeting San Fernando Valley Flyers Los Angeles met Harolds house enjoyed delicious meal before got down business Helen Mihlhausen wives other club members did lovely job preparing serving some great food Its tough watch waistline sit down sort meal Valley Flyers use Sepulveda Basin flying field public site such sometimes has problems renegade fliers seems always some people dont like follow rules regulations can cause uncomfortable situation others Harold heading up search new field would operated Valley Flyers over would have control weekend visited Sepulveda Basin went further afield examine some other potential flying sites time well spent As weeks roll feel will see some positive developments will direct benefit Valley Flyers hope out read some in-person meetings club local officials LA able stop Futaba facility also Airtronics plant City Irvine enjoyed touring both plants meeting people Both companies have excellent reputations consumers pleasure get inside look final California stop San Jose Santa Clara County invitation Brian Nelson Associate VP AMA area Brian man initiated contacts coordination county authorities resulted creation areas new flying site credited members having produced best flying sites country Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark located Morgan Hill home Tomcats AMA Charter #110 brought home brochures see photo great PR piece members very proud both Brian field main runway 516 60 feet six pilot stations safety netting protection unlimited visibility field great place fly got flying during afternoon visit Eight shaded work tables give fliers choice places repairs large parking lot can handle dozens cars contests area RV parking Bleachers installed spectators main building electricity water time phone line too provides refreshments fliers families also passers-by use county bike path runs right alongside fence has proven good income source club treasury allowing field improvements paid full time acquisition club cookout held evening After everyone eaten fill goes waistline again spoke assembly under stars beautiful evening low humidity moderate temperatures public address system worked great time answered lots questions confirmed once again modelers terrific people no matter find field has best nation pleased see AMA National Safety Code posted its bulletin board along other information Safety primary concern SCCMAS field Brian Nelson fellow members plan keep way San Jose Dick Meyer Lockheed Corporation took Sheldons Hobbies talked Ron Sheldon some people met Ron previously first time store/mail order facility Ron gave brochure distributes describes local clubs contains contact information plus maps sites 13 clubs south bay area clubs receive copies brochure give new prospective members also counter retail store benefit first-time buyers newcomers district also visited Pec Hobbies good chance see warehouse retail facility workshop section some quarter-scale aircraft Curtiss seaplane built Lake Havasu Schneider Cup re-enactment Mustang raced Madera Califoruia during next Reno-style Pylon Racing event great-looking airplanes nicely detailed Dick Meyer has trying stimulate interest model flying club Lockheed difficulty although company encourages hobby clubs meetings scheduled noon company rule 30minute lunch break makes difficult people attend Having meetings after work impossible because people car pool commute long distances Its easy get good core enthusiasts together under conditions Lockheed people Sunnyvale read contact Dick Meyer 742-4961 See can work something Out would like thank good people met during visit felt though some good communication accomplished certainly welcome received warm friendly Makes fellow want go back again again Membership Re new now 93 220 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
Page Numbers: 217, 218, 219, 220
AMANews Academy ModelAeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Make Opinion Count election day November its easy sit home forget about votingIf its raining youre tired youre mad spouse just dont feel like getting up TV AMA elections dont have leave house have open envelope send take out ballot make decision candidates want represent Remember people put AMA Executive Council work behalf spend dues money behalf make decisions affect fellow members future model aviation Dont pass up opportunity STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Open envelope Take out ballot Mark X people want mail back correct envelope correct address Ballots mailed AMA HQ counted must use correct envelope Take part democratic process active member VOTE VOTE VOTE Only once VOTE PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing begin IMS Show Pasadena last January Roger Jaffe San Diego County Association Model Clubs spoke cut long story short came mutual conclusion visit AMA HQ person area overdue San Diego Association has very progressive its activities developing format other groups could follow advantage association has united over 30 hobby-oriented clubs county publishes directory details club club site newest edition directory runs 24 pages contains maps club officers meeting place details other information local national interest dealing county officials association has developed excellent relationships consequence relationships new flying boating car sites have emerged associations operating committee meets monthly club sending representatives invited attend July meeting answered questions well discussing function AMA other varied services AMA provides members pleasure see old friends make new contacts meeting place Chapter Tecolote Park Recreation Center facility City San Diego brochure published city two model flying clubs described Torrey Pines Scale Soaring Society Silent Electric Flyers San Diego Both groups meet Tecolote Park After attending San Diego Asso ciation meeting given site presentation booklet 49 pages Hugh Wagner chairman North County Clouds Sailplane Club site committee club appealing City San Marcos Parks Recreation Department permission fly Paloma Park booklet extremely well prepared Hugh committee deserve pat back professional job view accomplishments highlight benefits having AMA Chapter representing 3000 modelers providing voice local mber 1992 217 Key Dates September Membership Renewal 1993 Membership renewal notices mail October 8-11 Free Flight finals Lost Hills California October 22 Los Vegas NV Annual AMA Membership Meeting TOC October 29-November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Show ChicagoIllinois November 7 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia November 13 Deadline officer election ballot return February 13 1993 Executive Council meeting Reston Virginia Continued page 220 Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark Home Tomcats Campaign Statements President Don Lowe incumbent Altamonte Springs Florida As two term President have tried promote balanced aeromodeling program benefits sport flyers competitors Free Flighters Control Line RIC interests difficult task think have reasonable success have sought bring harmony operations allow truly democratic approach problem-solving have sought listen will continue listen mem-bership formulating approach will best meet need modeling community seeking better utilize Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members democratic process Support flying site acquisition high priority list Within limits resources funds manpower will continue make effort supply what needed national flying site Indiana will provide impetus growth increased involvement leading future regional site development Insurance basic need already excellent program will honed meet requirements AMA Bylaws place education major objective held first symposium sound reduction weekend national site opening will continue provide seminars provision flight training new Muncie site also plans intend support AMAs greater involvement technical development hobby nurture growth progress support consolidation Headquarters function national flying site Muncie Indiana will permit efficient operation reduction operating costs will also permit much less costly conduct events held staff equipment hand will continue support excellent competition program since vital nurture growth technical side hobby well provide challenge excellence flyers necessary provide balanced program needs members well pro vide public awareness appreciation hobby Since have hobby over sixty years have appreciation facet model aviation Aeromodelers uniquely fascinated things fly diverse group special interests sport competition Free Flight Control Line and/or RICIve participated categories some time model career AMA public representative pledge will continue provide interface greater society its agencies promote interests AMA holds respected position government media intend keep way effort will made continue viable relationships flying site owners FCC NAA FAA Military EAA other groups necessary health hobby pledge continue make AMA just insurance provider facet aeromodeling necessary continuing growth enjoyment hobby will appreciate support effort reelecting president can continue program outlined above Dave Brown Executive Vice President Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate succeed Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics would like make clear want succeed Don Lowe decides step down position displace him long willing able serve position Don have worked well together during terms AMAs President terms Executive Vice President say Don have always agreed everything rather have learned complement another areas believe however am best qualified successor Don AMA President believe AMA entering critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA President can possess respect among other members Executive Council primary respon sibility AMA President its Chairman Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have earned respect other members Executive Council am prepared individual succeed Don Lowe position Please consider voting Dave Brown next AMA President promise will best serve well 218 Model Aviation aign Statements Vice- President District 1 Don Krafft inucmbent Duxbury Massachusetts have District Vice President since 1985 During time have devoted considerable time expense represent modelers District have District meetings Model Aviation Days Fun Fly held Westover re-elected will activities present appears have less year before retirement will enable devote time modelers am asking vote Also please note year election AMA President Please take time vote election Thank support Jim McNeill incumbent Birmingham Alabama Jim McNeill Birmingham Ala AIVIA L 2 I am running re-election 19th year AMA Council feel have served District V well last 2 1/2 years have showed up Fun-Flys Contests Banquets Mall Shows taken pictures affairs ran pictures Model Aviation Magazine primary purpose hobby have fun Fun flyers fun wives children purpose AMA act service organization help enjoy hobby working FCC provide frequencies radio control provide insurance yourself site owner help get keep flying sites re-elected will continue available person telephone help problems may arise will continue visit Fly-Ins Contests District invitation year around will continue honor Control Line Free Flight events well RC Events enjoy traveling meeting people have time have regularly hit State except Puerto Rico important communicate events AMA planning spend money can tell vote wishes opinions want see what District Vice President looks like vote keep office Jerry Festa Huntsville Alabama am would want Vice President name Jerry Festa am married have 4 children am educator parochial school teach junior high math science computers Model aviation has large part life since early childhood enjoy respect have participated almost aspect model aviation what makes such great hobbysuch diversity something everyone Through participation various clubs awarded Vital Peoples Award 1988 election year so.. personally feel model aviation crossroads hobby could grow tremendously next decade feel youth today assurance will happen As educator over 20 years can see youth reaching something feel cases model aviation just what doctor ordered also feel AMA crossroads future AMA yours hands would like opportunity serve District V Vice President help see AMA does lose sight its goals job VP very demanding anyone knows whereas have experience almost phases hobby would like put some experiences work Model aviation has given much pleasure over past years would like give something back Thank Support! District 9 Russ Miller lincumbenti Carrington North Dakata Russ Miller incumbent office District IX Vice President Academy Model Aeronautics past year have served Vice President District IX time has gone quickly attending various activities through-out district have promoted Academy Model Aeronautics Being proud AMA member supporting its activities states District IX national level bas rewarding educational elected plan continued support District IX parent organization AMA Being member Executive Council past year has proven learning experience knowledge will better able represent District IX national level Past performances show promoting hobby its related activities will always important aspect work Vice President have enjoyed past months VP District IX assure concerns will addressed Meeting modelers various activities has rewarding am looking forward getting know future important vote Vice President vote Russ Miller will appreciated November1992 219 District 5 VOTE FOR THEE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE PR RounduplStyles Continued page 217 hobbyists gain through enhancement public image overall acceptance sport want thank Harold Mihibausen Canoga Park inviting attend meeting San Fernando Valley Flyers Los Angeles met Harolds house enjoyed delicious meal before got down business Helen Mihlhausen wives other club members did lovely job preparing serving some great food Its tough watch waistline sit down sort meal Valley Flyers use Sepulveda Basin flying field public site such sometimes has problems renegade fliers seems always some people dont like follow rules regulations can cause uncomfortable situation others Harold heading up search new field would operated Valley Flyers over would have control weekend visited Sepulveda Basin went further afield examine some other potential flying sites time well spent As weeks roll feel will see some positive developments will direct benefit Valley Flyers hope out read some in-person meetings club local officials LA able stop Futaba facility also Airtronics plant City Irvine enjoyed touring both plants meeting people Both companies have excellent reputations consumers pleasure get inside look final California stop San Jose Santa Clara County invitation Brian Nelson Associate VP AMA area Brian man initiated contacts coordination county authorities resulted creation areas new flying site credited members having produced best flying sites country Santa Clara Model Aircraft Skypark located Morgan Hill home Tomcats AMA Charter #110 brought home brochures see photo great PR piece members very proud both Brian field main runway 516 60 feet six pilot stations safety netting protection unlimited visibility field great place fly got flying during afternoon visit Eight shaded work tables give fliers choice places repairs large parking lot can handle dozens cars contests area RV parking Bleachers installed spectators main building electricity water time phone line too provides refreshments fliers families also passers-by use county bike path runs right alongside fence has proven good income source club treasury allowing field improvements paid full time acquisition club cookout held evening After everyone eaten fill goes waistline again spoke assembly under stars beautiful evening low humidity moderate temperatures public address system worked great time answered lots questions confirmed once again modelers terrific people no matter find field has best nation pleased see AMA National Safety Code posted its bulletin board along other information Safety primary concern SCCMAS field Brian Nelson fellow members plan keep way San Jose Dick Meyer Lockheed Corporation took Sheldons Hobbies talked Ron Sheldon some people met Ron previously first time store/mail order facility Ron gave brochure distributes describes local clubs contains contact information plus maps sites 13 clubs south bay area clubs receive copies brochure give new prospective members also counter retail store benefit first-time buyers newcomers district also visited Pec Hobbies good chance see warehouse retail facility workshop section some quarter-scale aircraft Curtiss seaplane built Lake Havasu Schneider Cup re-enactment Mustang raced Madera Califoruia during next Reno-style Pylon Racing event great-looking airplanes nicely detailed Dick Meyer has trying stimulate interest model flying club Lockheed difficulty although company encourages hobby clubs meetings scheduled noon company rule 30minute lunch break makes difficult people attend Having meetings after work impossible because people car pool commute long distances Its easy get good core enthusiasts together under conditions Lockheed people Sunnyvale read contact Dick Meyer 742-4961 See can work something Out would like thank good people met during visit felt though some good communication accomplished certainly welcome received warm friendly Makes fellow want go back again again Membership Re new now 93 220 Model Aviation
