AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 PR Roundup 125 Sound Model Aeronautics 126 AMA Directs Efforts Defeat FCC Frequency Proposal announcement opposite page explains FCC action recently proposed Academy has begun coordinate efforts segments hobby associated industry defeat proposal effort includes mailing AMA adult members US Continued page 113 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Awards Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1992 scholarships have awarded nine university students Scholarship Committee bases its decisions such criteria academic excellence civic responsibility modeling activities total $20400 distributed among Nathan Andress Robert Bittner John Black Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eceker Stephen Kopeschka Jeff Lovitt William Vaglienti Bob Underwood committee chairman stated nine selected because typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Mr Grant young men action people Underwood said achieved high level 110 Model Aviation RCMA Radio Control Manufacturers Association meeting Thursday night before IMS Show AMA alerted industry coordinated plans developed counter FCC proposal 92-235 January 7 meeting Lowe Krafft McNeill Miller Victors 1992 Election election three year term commencing January 1 1993 Vote counts follows Office President Don Lowe14213 Dave Brown7199 Write-in candidates221 Total21633 Office District Vice Presidents District 1 DonKrafft1162 Write-in candidates44 Total1206 District 5 Jim McNeill1905 Jerry Festa1234 Write-in candidates7 Total3146 District 9 Russ Miller788 Write-in candidates12 Total800 Nathan P Andress Robert BittnerJohn Black Continued page 117 Matt Bushore Timothy Czerwonka Jason Eccker Urgent Frequency Alert users model frequencies both 72 75 MHz bands Federal Communications Commission FCC has issued Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM-PR Docket 92-235 implemented will have profound effect model frequency use Developed FCC Land Mobile Service creates massive frequency restructuringthe first its type 60 years 419-page document addresses frequency use another service Part 88 will also affect Part 95 RC frequency use lives Without becoming too technical restructuring inserts two new frequencies between presently assigned modeling use commercial users means could have transmitter almost four times power output 25 kHz away large number 72 75 MHz frequencies 72 MHz band 31 frequencies would bracketed principally lower end band below channel 42 similar condition would exist 75 MHz band Two examples frequency placing would look like following Model Channel 14 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 15 72070 MHz 720725 MHz 720775 MHz 72080 MHz 720825 MHz 720875 MHz 72090 MHz OR Model Channel 62 New insert New insert Present Commercial New insert New insert Model Channel 63 75430 MHz 754325 MHz 754375 MHz 75440 MHz 754425 MHz 754475 MHz 75450 MHz have strongly urged use arrow quiver address proposal club members very important arrows can help us make point being asked write NOW persons agencies federal government represent Senator Honorable name United States Senate Washington DC 20510 Representative Honorable name U S House Reps Washington DC 20515 name Senator Representative contact Capitol Switchboard 202 224-3121 writing letters important following 1 Include identification proposed rule making PR Docket 92-235 2 Personalize concerns am retired derive hours pleasure building operating radio controlled models am active competitor local national international events As student learn valuable lessons building operating models am active local club 3 Indicate financial involvement own ____ pieces radio equipment would unusable frequency assignment adopted hobby shop business involves ____% radio control sales 4 Strongly stress safety liability aspect created proposal models build weigh much ..pounds operate _____mph club operates public park Since proposed new frequencies close interference will occur render model frequencies unusable new frequencies very close also designated mobile therefore would never know operating including right pit area field street highway nearby addition technical specifications new equipment allows legal frequency tolerance could place signal directly What can done address situation Academy full industry support will pursue avenues available through legal counsel retain represent modelers before FCC first step process filing formal comments prior February 26 1993 Other steps will follow Some other points consider 1 The best approach personal letter written government officials involved 2 The second level effectiveness signed form letter 3 The least effective communication petition simply signed individuals approach recommended 4 Many persons derive enjoyment hobby/sport actually build operate models Ask write well indicate concern 5 The important fact remember act now 6 Contact Technical Department AMA Headquarters additional information703 435-0750 ext 264 Presidents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Events Well holiday season past launched new year full promise potential Florida November December filled modeling events big small continue through cool season best months October through May before weather gets hot sticky hibernate summer reverse northern tier states barber remarked recently Up north winter youre snowed in Florida summer youre sunned event since November have attended several fly-ins contests really recharges battery mingle folks having much FUN Yes talk about AMAs doings conversation almost always upbeat constructive After Christmas January attended 25th annual Tangerine International Orlando multievent competition year honored Walt Schoonard left us year ago Walt known organizer participant promoted hobby very enthusiastic way Over years involved pattern pylon helicopters Walt founded Miniature Aircraft USA company now run wife two sons company continues produce some worlds finest model helicopters Walt feisty guy strong opinions DOER What aeromodeling world needs DOERS fewer naysayers Thanks Walt positive influ ence have aeromodeling Another competition King Orange International free flight competition held January 1-3 Palm Bay Florida annual event always attracts top competitors around country because flying site best USalmost unlimited chase routes talked Dave Platt others concerning unique happening has promoted several years began single-design competition 1989 Korda Wakefield used succeeding years has moved single-designer format competitors fly aircraft designer year competition will feature designs Sal Taibi understand will present festivities like idea honoring famous modelers way Certainly same format could used honor pioneers control line RC events can make call Dave Platt 407 724-2144 details What kick would have all-Jim Walker Fireball control line event Howard McEntee event Walt Good RC event possibilities manifold about holding Frank Ehling event AMAs National Flying Site home Ehling Museum Complex Frank prolific free flight designers time Join fun schedule event club Most clubs formed principally obtain flying site once established functioning additional activities such club fun-flys competition events pig roasts whatever emerge Man gregarious being modelers no different enjoy getting together doing things RCACF Radio Control Association Central Florida has holding single multievent contests least 25 years would say typical club over 200 mostly sport fliers seem enjoy its organized events club holds fly-ins pylon pattern events has auction during year AMA has strong competition program 10 contest boards 11 team selection committees contest scene under leadership over 5600 qualified Contest Directors volunteers working make hobby enjoyable Also serving volunteer capacity district frequency coordinators number standing committees well 4600 Leader Members 100 AVPs 11 VPs EVP meall trying provide very complex multifaceted program democratically operated possible Noise I am approached discuss subject Modelers want know what AMA doing about noise Some think Academy should establish noise requirement flying sites fliers think should remain local issue controlled local club AMA does dictate noise levels does promote noise reduction positive way save clubs flying site well hearing have constant ringing ears Model engine noise does after years exposure AMA has sponsored research noise reduction month Howard Crispin writes article subject Model Aviation also report noise reduction Sound Model Aeronaurics authored Howard Crispin available AMA Headquarters president have written engine manufacturer requesting cooperation developing quiet mufflers engines model aircraft fly quiet having used latest technology noise reduction demonstrate wherever possible noise reduction loss power exciting challenge Have listened airborne F3A pattern aircraft lately unbelievably quiet yet capable out-ofsight vertical performance Yes technology sound reduction well-advanced know it strictly up individual clubs adopt own noise-reduction standard AMAs involvement sound reduction another example dealing important issues welfare hobby-sport same time AMA does dictate clubs matters nature Until next time fly quietly site hearing save may own utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 As being written yours truly California IMS show subject dire consequence has come up read column two months ago might accuse being somewhat clairvoyant column referred need rally together save precious flying sites Now must really get behind effort defeat proposal FCC subdivide frequencies assigned aspects RC modeling As know RC frequencies centered between some commercial frequencies 10 kHz side us transmitters fixed location therefore usually able avoid frequencies might interfered particular flying site have approached FCC tighter specifications own transmitters order avoid interfering ourselves Although has easy have managed create reasonably safe usable system Now FCC has rather suddenly proposed inserting two frequencies mobile use between frequencies adjacent conimercial frequencies example frequency 72030 has lived commercial use 72020 72040 past although fixed transmitters close particular flying field channel would probably flagged usable field Under new proposal FCC would insert mobile frequencies 720225 720275 720325 720375 piece spectrum Lest think frequency affected assured nearly frequencies affected manner Making matters worse FCC proposing less stringent acceptance criteria units will allowed use same one-watt power RC systems allowed RC systems actually put Out about one-fourth watt bandwidth allowance 35 kHz spacing 25 kHz RC systems will have little no hope working presence units likely used wide variety industrial purposes mobile nature units will make impossible avoid degree reliability short IF THIS PROPOSAL GOES THROUGH IT WILL SIGNAL THE END OF RC AS WE KNOW IT TODAY may seem little strong consensus know What can Well first off should have received some type notice through club directly AMA last month requesting write FCC protesting proposal Keep mind Im writing before AMAs game plan has finalized 112 Model Aviation line Public Comment period February 26 its possible maybe able get extended case now time apply political pressure writing congressman congressperson senators Comments would nor subject deadline comments FCC itself can quite effective getting things done Can imagine reaction representative senator aware negative reaction action have advantage action proposed FCC itself likely organized effort group favor proposal chances success enhanced other hand proposal coming FCC itself indicates predisposed take action will take great deal effort convince FCC otherwise Lets convince FCC Its short column month Use time would take read longer column good use Send letter politicians making sure aware situation hobby save may own DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT NOW utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Frequencies The AMA discovered 419page Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Part 88 mobile land radios issued FCC proposed action would have disastrous effect RC operations NPRM directed toward Part 95 users us discovered some AMA sharp eyes admirable attention detail FCC publications documents proposal has unusually short time frame comments Academy imme diately began working defeat proposal AMA frequency committee notified several other technical experts addition Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA immediately notified meeting arranged Thursday Pasadena night before IMS show AMA coordinated efforts between RCMA s attomeys produce copies sample letter mailed FCC members Congress industry agreed make mailing manufacturing distributor level notifying situation its seriousness Manufacturing distributing agreed notify retail level outlets ie hobby shops provide information can help get word Out Mail order houses stuffing information RC-related shipments Simultaneously AMA developed text mailing AMA members outlined problem provided membership sample letter used writing FCC government will find reprint letters issue Academy appreciates seriousness situation So serious direct mailing AMA members made ASAP cost approximately $50000 Text letters delivered AMA Headquarters via fax Monday typeset picked up printer camera-ready art next day Envelopes paper ordered print jobs scheduled next five days two sheets paper x 160000 members no small print run mailing house contracted stuffing computer tapes delivered electronically postage arranged entire mailing went out within 10 days certainly hope AMA members will respond doing part writing FCC before February 26 deadline comments follow up letters senators congressmen AMA continuing its efforts working legal counsel three different law firms directly FCC IMS show Pasadena AMA went quick-print shop ran off several thousand copies stating problem what members can about copies available show wish personally thank members industry aided efforts making information available trade show booths during show Nats 93 indoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held June 3-6 conjunction USIC Johnson City Tennessee outdoor free flight events 1993 Nationals will held conjunction USOC September 1-5 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana radio control control line events will held Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-26 entry forms please contact AMA Headquarters directly visit AMA booth major trade show addition entry forms 1993 Nats will sent contestants 1992 Nationals communications worth noting last two-and-a-half years AMA has done much improve communications its membership Five videos produced National Newsletter has improved put regular schedule Cloud Nine newsletter patrons museum being totally revitalized addition AMA began distributing newsletter Contest Directors called Cabane covers rules changes safety guidelines tips Contest Directors conducting sanctioned events has also overwhelming approval AMA membership concerning recent improvements Model Aviation magazine Last year Leader Member program jump-started completely revitalized first mailing made AMA Leader Members next few months yet another mailing will made Leader Members new avenue communication greatly appreciated Leader Members Headquarters officers Academy Further communications will improved Academy experiments new meeting formats breakfast meeting AVPs will held Sunday moming April 4 conjunction Toledo show AVPs will invited first AVP meeting may become prototype other meetings Academy its Associate Vice Presidents present time studying Leader Member responses identify two areas significant interest Leader Member meeting location meeting Leader Members will conducted local AVPs another area Headquarters will conduct meeting Leader Members will review effectiveness Leader Member meetings well practicality hosting further such meetings encourage create improved communications feedback must added travel members Executive Council staff has increased significantly last three years news Academy has produced new film called Judging Flying RC Aerobatics now available free shipment within US copy send $15 AMA Head quarters use order form supply service catalog Last April AMA purchased two JPX 240 turbine engines France As true turbine power becomes available US marketplace Academy thought wise acquire two units advance first two United States begin technical evaluation study operation units unit has extensively bench run writing could very well undergoing flight testing AMA President Don Lowe has already written recommended operating procedure JPX engine Copies available AMA Headquarters upon request happy report great interest Academys new Leader Club program expressed its AMA charter clubs few years ago AMA surveyed its clubs responses survey cross-referenced computer became apparent clubs exhibit certain behavioral traits have little difficulty maintaining flying sites Leader Club Award program method identifying traits awarding clubs AMA sees make effort what necessary maintain flying sites Information Leader Club program mailed AMA charter club additional copies call write AMA Headquarters lMankowski Continued page 110 vitally important us make individual effort respond concerning matter Please help writing Senators Representatives comments order may Hit bases proposal implemented will have profound effects modeling activity cannot use strong enough words encourage assist matter essential efforts together can successful e Mankowski April1993 113 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetta New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont 1 RtriCt port Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billenca MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 08001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Adopt-a-School program months column devoted activity AMA Adopt-a-School program Dick Bartlett asked send him information about special program Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Lancaster Massachusetts sponsored activity Emerson Elementary School Bolton Massachusetts Larry Isomald eighthgrade science teacher devoted day per week five weeks program following brief summary program used First demonstration flight 52 students given Dick Bartlett using Nosen Citabria After flight group proceeded science classroom class divided its usual three sections lecture about maneuvers accomplished some history air flight its pioneers given separately three groups Giving same speech three times additions deletions proved challenge following week basic aerodynamics discussed using Hal deBolts article September 1992 issue Model Aviation demonstration presented using Citabria wing some yam electric fan show airflow over wing effect stall airflow Science periods next two weeks devoted building Delta Darts class told would contest gym trophies given distance duration decoration Joe Zacame home convalescing surgery made trophies also helped supervise Delta Dart constraction assistance greatly appreciated class section given period trim practice fly Delta Darts phase program run Bill Baker very impressive results distance winner made flight straight arrow losing about two feet altitude until plane hit wall 92 feet away airplanes attractive flew well following taken directly Emerson School newsletter event well publicized within school Adopt-a-School Flying Contest Final Update Adopt-a-School program facilitated Dr Richard Bartlett sponsored Quinapoxet Model Flying Club fiveweek program teaching students concepts flight building model airplane past week eighth graders flew model rubberband-powered airplanes gymnasium classes involved flying contest judging categories decorations plane distance flown time flight hang-time Trophies given out first gold second silver third bronze category winners contest categories follows Distance 1st place John Schromm 2nd place Jeff Parker 3rd place Keith Broomfield Time im Flight 1st place Jason Shipman 2nd place Megan Philbin 3rd place Brian Hayes Plame Decorations 1st place Erin McDonald 2nd place Jill Merrill 3rd place Johanna Human Congratulations Winners eighth graders would like extend special thank-you following individuals making program such success Dr Richard Bartlett facilitating program last five weeks Joe Zacame making terrific trophies students Bill Baker assisting Dr Bartlett students during contest day Kathy Jeff Parker making cardboard backing build models Mike McCutcheon physical education teacher school allowing us have gymnasium three periods contest day Members Quinapoxet Model Hying Club donations materials build model airplanes Larry IsomakiEighth Grade Teacher womld like thank Dick Bartlett people involved event supporting type activity sending information Perhaps some other clubs will become involved photos sent Dick Bartlett Model Aviation lts! Flying time school gymnasium Two students work HouseholdThe building progress Note cement used glueexcellent building equipment area group students involved Delta Dart Program Emerson Elementary School New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightatown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 EW PSC9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 0791 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-1191 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hde Park NY 11040 [zip co es 090 097 100-104 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pentield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicolt NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Burlington County Radio Control Club held its first annual flea market Mount Holly New Jersey fire station Saturday March 21 1992 An estimated 200 people attended 30 vendors sold wares about 30 club members helped make event success Pictured below part activity Notice sign thanking sponsorsalways good idea let help know appreciated Dove Babcock AVP New Jersey An interesting scenario Jay Karpovich shown flying scratch-built /4-scale Fokker DVII Rich Uravitchs plans powered Zenoah G-38 engine built Jays father Joe now retired Joe president Mahwah Model Club Mahwah New Jersey serves Bergen County Model Airdrome Committee Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Genesee Valley Aeromodelers Charter 446 hosted Interclub Picnic Flying Honeoye New York Sunday September 20th Dick Parshall club newsletter editor apologetic beginning end sunshine great weather Normally raining 50-mile-an-hour wind So short good flying fun lot good food Gus Pandajis AVP New York information about newer clubs Oneonta September 20 made field end successful first Community FunFly estimate nearly 500 spectators showed up during course day including lot Cub Scouts club sold raffle tickets day long luck would have young Scouts won final drawing photos shows winner few days later club field Jimmy Pochy grinning ear ear receives Sig Kadet Mark-Il accessory package club going assist him building getting model ready flight Sure hope have started another young man road challenging rewarding hobby sure good see youngsters involved positive activities change Terry Terrenoire AVP New York Art Arro reports Jet Vent Catapult Rally held Lakehurst New Jersey September 19 1992 event name derived testing naval aircraft Lakehurst NAS catapult launch site Ocean County Modelers primarily RC pattern club successfully hosted first attempt Jet Vent event Several factors dictated date meetinga noise curfew Sunday mornings threat inclement weather because proximity beach available lodging Approximately 60 jet models scale types predominating flown 37 pilots eight states Two manufacturers Bob Violett Bob Violett Models Eric Mey Meys Hi-Tech Hobbies located Stormville New York among attendees always good see manufacturers participate demonstrate products Shown below Bob Violett prepping new very Quiet Maverick Trophy awards presented winners Best Scale Static Charlie Lines Best Sport Static Ron Lepre Most Impressive Scale Flight Dave Malehione first place/Jet Pattern Steve Levine second place/Jet Pattern Ron Lepre entrants received sponsor-donated merchandise Woody Woodman VP New Jersey April1993 115 Skyblazers training program Because employment characteristics area Tech Center casinos Atlantic County Skyblazers has fairly high turnover rate its membership About 15% 80-some members fledgling fliers club has four buddy boxes training cords flying field buddy boxesone Airtronics three Futabahave no RF sections battery packs Airtronics donated system Futaba boxes purchased through local hobby shop minimal cost Experienced pilots available training Some instructor pilots have own trainer-type models indoctrination flight allowed Academy student might show up problems model being flown Sig Senioritas antique-type models flying rudder elevator engine favorite trainers After student has soloed security might ask put box through advanced maneuvers under difficult weather conditions Its great see trust faith student has instructor enhancing camaraderie making future flying sessions enjoyable Walt Geaty AVP Nesv Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virainis AssociaTe vice rresiuents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Winter activity Although winter months curtail some flying can still time opportunity club Mall shows auctions flea markets substantial club functions provide club activity also positive tools public relations Probably largest mall show United States will coordinated Cleveland area modelers March 5-7 Parmatown mall Other clubs hosting mall shows include Flying Hillbillies Dunbar West Virginia Frequent Flyers Butler Pennsylvania Goodyear Model Aircraft Club Akron Ohio Waco Area Flyers Troy Ohio Congratulations clubs fine efforts Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania takes great pride producing extensive RC flea market country Over 29000 square feet houses 350 tables modeling goodies miss Mark Saturday March 13 calendarcall Jack Arthurs 717 243-4575 additional information Gateway R/C Club Penn Hills Pennsylvania using local public library its avenue public relations Static displays videos demos arc focused toward youth area George Minnear director operation Youth program Excerpts pictures following taken Allentown Pennsylvania newspaper Morning Call An open area behind Salisbury Middle School becomes field dreams Flying Falcons reason simple Members such young Jason Gordon older William Christian enjoy aspects model aviation Flying Falcons have established effective training programs District 3 President Robert Diehl proud strong educational social values created clubs effort relationship between school club exceptional instruction program begins June demonstration sixth graders Registration accepted interested developing individual flight instruction students progress individual pace safety emphasized primary concern Club-built trainers used program results exceptional community acceptance personal self-pride member club Contact Flying Falcons 215 967-4708 assistance establishing similar program club Model Aviation ton Model Aviators Sixth Annual CMA Trade Swap Static Model Show Sunday March 14 1993 930 am 400 pm Roberts Arena 3991 State Route 730 Wilmington Ohio formation contact Randy Charles 75 Price Drive Wilmington OH 45177 call 513 382-2158 after 500 pm Over $1000 awards prizes First three places classes Admission$200 Children under 12 free accompanied adult Senior citizens$100 Contesl entry$500 Contest registration930 am 100 pm Non-RC classes 18 under free entry Swap2000 square feet $10 per 100 square feet Refreshments available Flying demonstrations weather permitting Flying Falcons Twelve-year-old Jason Gordon BobBob Diehi Sr club president demonstrates Diehi Jr make low approach Salisburythe inspection procedure before flying Middle Schoolmodel aircraft Bill Christian spent four months building model Pitts Special its great spectator favorite Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeechwDod Dr CharlDttesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 PhDne 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane MDcksville NO 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NO 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AMA Show Teams AMA Show Team program activities employed highlight model aeronautics general public teams perform wide diverse audiences using flying machines suited particular sites particular audience provide variety places performance above average club supported Academy manufacturers also offer some discount benefits Except bits support teams strictly group volunteers An individual becomes team member must dedicated purpose must willing expend aeromodeling time team activities deters some joining team team function still essential part AMA s public relations effort feeling satisfaction found three AMA Show Teams District 4 Virginia Air Show Squadron based primarily Northern Virginia Radio Control club DCRC Air Show Team based District Columbia Radio Control club Skylancers Air Show Team control line team based Sky Lancers Washington control line club good possibility new team will formed Tidewater area Virginia occasions arise southeastern Virginia eastern North Carolina performances Tim Toutant forming such group looking members item too late immediate search can still call him 804 838-5594 think have something special offer very good cause Newsletters There last count 167 chartered clubs District 4 know have newsletters see about half number newsletters usually monthly publications Newsletters require much time effort individuals putting together content varies considerably issues come way Some no announcements club meetings events Others vastly comprehensiveprinting aircraft plans technical how-to-do articles some have old war stories pages diversity worthwhile downside tremendous store excellent information exists out field no way pass members Sometimes data taken newsletter across country Quite often material originates newsletter information goes no further recipients letter items lasting value such technical things clip keep filein no order indexed system sitting perhaps use perhaps never see light day again accumulation data has extensive over years Sometime may looking something possible may have answer always attempt keep some time open such projects have question answer may desk drawer Give try Some clubs outstanding newsletters DC Maxecuters CAAMA Brainbusters free flight Northern Virginia Control Line control line information CASA TMS Baltimore Area Soaring soaring info others such DCRC NVRC general competition radio control just few best others provide excellent information gets have stated policy regarding newsletter number times letter consists six pages last having about one-third page information remainder page folded mailing newsletter certainly nothing fancy However attempt informative letter mailed usually end month Because shorter lead time can keep up-to-date magazines other publications policy have used newsletter has changed stated above 167 clubs District numbers preclude providing newsletter no cost rather simple fact discusses mailings people look mail comes unsolicited person pays something contents usually read item relates funding send newsletter no cost recipientto AVPs contest board members frequency coordinator two contest coordinators others cost seven dollars fifty cents $750 per year cover costs printing postage newsletter editors Out fully aware what takes get letters out month also have District VP column Model Aviation monthly Sound Model Aeronautics columnall being done terrible typist Fortunately have computers word processing programs help pave way Club sites has ongoing demand assistance obtaining retaining flying sites Calls help noise come over country especially District 4 attempt answer calls help difficult part trying come up solutions after club has worked itself untenable position Please aware potential difficulties club before trouble hits solution used prevent trouble does always work after adversary has taken action have removed plan ahead anticipate provide future problems can keep sites now come after us much too fine sport hobby anything will place jeopardy Contact District VP AVPs assistance rict 4 newsletter have produced newsletter month except since became vice president club Scholarship Continued page 110 success academic work participated extracurricular activities demonstrated true sense civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Nathan P Andress Winnemucca Nevada received $1000 help defray expenses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Nathan attended Albert Lowry High School hometown graduated grade point average UPA 3979 ranked number two class 137 students Nathan member Honor Society three years became its treasurer during senior year addition three-year member Science Club also finding time compete wrestling track weight lifting Active during seven-year period Boy Scouts America shared skills knowledge newcomers worked diligently reach highest Boy Scout rank Eagle Scout earn money variety needs mowed lawns summertime held part-time job local theater love model aviation began several years ago after building first model became involved founding chartered club Nathan honored 1992 Nevada High School Scholar Award Presidential Academic Fitness Award Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin attends University Wisconsin-Madison planning career aeronautical-electrical engineering Robert received $3700 Grant Fund plus additional $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund During four years Hortonville High School member student council winner Top Chemist Award debate team captain editor student-run science journal involved Olympics Mind program enjoys audio design/construction physics computer assisted design CAD plans use during college years Planning ahead college funds Robert held part-time job busboy supper club joined Target stores its customer assistance department worked stockperson eight-year affiliation 4-H introduced him community service allowing Continued page 126 April1993 117 / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / istrict eport Jim McNeiII President 617 South 20 Avenue 7 Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosuewica 3626 Ranohmose Rd Orisodo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Withetmina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Csoisy 10112 Vein Si Oiboonlon FL 33534 Guatano Din 1483 Ashiord Ave 11751 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38602 Ken Hensci PR 4 son 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornice N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2190 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Methis Boo 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick PaGan 765 Baiiep Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1050 Sycamore Manoheoter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Borols Ficids Ova 1063 Orrickiand Rd inieriaches FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Pictured above good friend George Batiuk Huntsville Alabama George has recently purchased mobile home/camper Maxine can fly free flight George Courtland Field snap tuning up little airplane field World War II air base stretches miles Now has valuable vehicle can bring four five friends field Huntsville weekend Maxine door loving tolerant wife lets George play toys Warren Heinfeld important Contest Director Fruitland Park Florida area club Southern Eagle Squadron group hosted Giant-scale fly-in recently attracted 43 registered pilots Pictured above lineup some planes registered Warren said Don Lowe everybody good time fence safety fence fliers keep hitting spectators Good idea bottom previous column photo model B-17 made Dick Booth Monroeville Texas has 10-foot wingspan hard tell real either air picture Bill Beaty president te Memphis RC club sent tis snap B-17 taken recent sixth annual Memphis Belle Classic seventh Classic will held coming October Memphis Speaking A-scale radio-controlled models never did show David Carrs -scale Space Walker David Montgomery Alabama powers plane wit Quadra 500 took picture south Alabama fly-in USN Captain retired Manny Sousa important model airplane club leader Tallahassee Florida area Manny helped run October air show Tallahassee area kind enough send picture some te pilots participated Pictured left right Shane Hewett Dave Sellers Duane Pickel Johnny Cuter Bill Miller Gordie Meade Charles Cox unidentified B J Grovenation Dick Wilson Rick Sunderland Dick Crumbliss Royce Plummer Manny Sousa Ed Budzyna above better picture Manny Sousa took myself Manny told model -scale Marquardt Charger SuperTigre 3000 also told airplane flies very well Well its just over year since Robert Cletia Clanton tied marital knot out Tn-City Cloud Dancers flying field Grenada Mississippi Robert farmer addition being flier wedding cake decorated wit farm implements miniarure airplanes Now year later ail us anxious know te maniage taming out Club president Wayne Thoruton may provide update Certainly fine-looking couple Wit such startup marriage like tis can easily last forever Pictured above Chris Joiner magnificent scale Corsair Chris says weighs 26 pounds powered Saito 270 Twin Harry Fuller Atlanta invited over last fail PSQS 10th anniversary fly-in tat ran very good friend Chris Joiner Columbus Ray Killingsworth Event Director two days Model Aviation DISTRICT 5 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Rae Fritz 5980 Pawne Dr Pensacola FL 32526 904 944-5121 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Pt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Frsnzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th SI Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy some CompuServe messages have passed hack forth ModelNet some modelers included things makes cringe What was someones use phrase Good Old Boys referring AMA Executive Council As usually case hear phrase used because some decision EC made issue guess can tell response ModelNets forum person did like decision So phrase used time us chew However has remember just references tolerate Name-calling gets pretty nasty times As write months column am near end eight-year tour EC will have 10 years EC time term ends 1994 have four years AVP information can assume Im considered GOBs referenced dissatisfied EC Therefore will speak bit become member EC easy takes nomination someone office interested letter acceptance short rsum learn something about AMA Leader Member have good support wholl voting AMA nomination committee meets will added ballot everything order Yes couple candidates last couple years have left off result thing another isnt norm good reason someone left off Once youre ballot up get votes Its simple what does have name-calling Im getting As work through term member EC youll likely work hard get board good job AMA its membership decide go another term youll probably win election Before know become GOBs Arent lucky Thats nutshell Nothing else required no tricks have make decisions rest EC names will come automatically because youll never able please everyone issue tougher decisions higher risk names flow last couple years have couple district VPs resign Both worked hard districts Both burned out other Council member almost chose run crucial keep him Council Another getting out may very soon Yes Ive given lot thought myself reason havent resigned fact made commitment District 6 hope complete commitment will running another term feelings have hurt Good Old Boys references too often Ive enough guess skin isnt thick thought Im sure realize EC hardworking body volunteers have very lucky have exposure some real talent EC treasure experiences sit body has influenced growth AMA way EC has something special Having experienced has worth lot stuff thats written about us Still have limits So favor Consider what about say before say something about volunteers Im sure will reconsider know impact what saying realize hard get candidates office Have noticed EC officers make back Council unopposed Im sure its because possible candidates will take hassles get Its getting just bad club level same ones honors year after year because want grief goes often called GOBs well Granted EC far perfect though have some college background business support systems major manufacturer have never involved business matters level Council member Like rest us learning done job hope Ive done well Most Council has go through same learning curve As best can tell havent fared badly group Maybe Im wrong Maybe names given us well-suited quick judge EC actions time-proven way rid AMA bad folks district up grabs nominate candidate office Make sure right have support person Maybe youll get lucky win nothing have nothing complain about Above nasty things said about us does help aggravates situation off chest lets go interesting stuff guess youve heard District 6 will have Nuts 1993 will make interesting year district time Nuts going staff will process moving Reston Muncie Im looking forward almost time test-fly new dream ships As lack calls means shop time too RV-6As empennage near completion wing kit awaits airplanes need attention Whew hope things stay quiet awhile Im still short time Lets cut bull get photos have stock Some have around awhile couple need shown Warren Bolender Lexington Kentucky sent some photos 15th annual Mid America Soaring Championship sponsored proudly Bluegrass Soaring Society Joe Porter launching Sagitta Im always commenting fields have time visit enjoy complimenting clubs have gone extra mile see field best around Some time ago visited Indy RC South found nice field corner farm near Greenwood Indiana nice enough us hack Indy RC South team Today have revamped shelter new impound area new safety fence new tower memory serves flying area nice smooth well big enough us less-than-perfect fliers Thanks Joe Cassin bringing us up date Whoops Ive done again Ive run out space Time go buck some rivets Enough now. April1993 119 Joe usually first field last leave Hed better Hes got launching equipment Warren sent some photos winners As usual Im beginning run short space will opt show some photos source instead Thanks Warren now quIet ano pnone calls have fallen off considerably hope means have preparing new year flying time read will Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Bentfield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 much happening late wife having difficult time deciding what plant now seed catalogs have arrived Lots Hmmms Haaas fearful thought may gardener levering shovel sometime May much happening.HUH Its January another swap shop attend ticket booked Executive Council meeting February much happening except missed Radio Control Manufacturers Association RCMA urgent meeting Pasadena FCCs new proposed rule changes much happening except am diet first time life wife has concluded increase figure size requiring clothes replacement stretching purse strings too much Okay enough really has difficult get notes down December blur frantic action work Most serious item us consider proposed action FCC could greatly affect RC frequencies know will groaning have AMA its position RC manufacturers monitor FCCs actions quickly gather necessary forces materials make position us modelers radio spectrum Briefly FCC planning compacting frequency allocations narrowband use means providing slots increasing demands present industrial users have allowed use relatively wideband equipment several have guard bands too blank out sizable chunks problem must combat proposed transmitters One-watt power 25 kHz away new spots Txs mobile higher-powered units concerns us Anyway stay tuned can 100% certain AMA RCMA working very hard keep ahead proposals Congratulations newly appointed officers clubs newsletter pile very impressive again improving quality too Club officers heart club driving force directs controls clubs direction goals Just reflect clubs officers take time get meetings newsletters field contest picnics such events organized done Darned dont deserve million ottoboys month still need photos.and Don Bentfleld keeps sending some St Paul Minnesota area about some club Any size color black white Please expect get back mag pastes backing stuck forever Dont forget Publications Manager also looking photos suitable cover calendar 1993 has lot dates earmarked already have AMA HQ move Muncie opening museum Most clubs will have turned frequency plan use 50 frequencies fields year elect new VP District 7 Start thinking someone would suitable position Model Aviation ers Aero Radio Club Flint transmitter impound SPRC itsMichigan left right Al Bodung Henry January 1 freeze-fly keep radios warmSchultz Dick Van Wormer Ben Dugan Rich kept cars Note allHario Don Harbin club president Seated snow ice minus 100 dayare Mike Holt Don Borrow Don Bent ield shaking hands left District 7 AVP presenting AMA Award Excellence Jerry Kron president St Paul Radio Control club event SPRC Annual Freeze-Fly held January 1 year cold Don Bentfield Minnesota AVP Club instructor Russ Shearer shows incorporate body English turn left look sticks group St Peui n LiuD niers anuary oraning first club eveni year 10O temperature Yes flights made Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tesas B District Report Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Stalion TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Members Wings Miniature Aircraft Society Lubbock Texas jet fleet L-R kneeling Dave Farrell Bill Holland Tim Farrell Hank Stafford standing John Davis Lee Stafford Eldon Bennett Bob Violett Products has developed new 91-size engine ducted-fan models Bob Violett indicated lot development went engine make suitable ducted-fan models outstanding workmanship Austin R/C Modelers club members assisted operation 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly event Lockhart Texas Left right kneeling Stan Douglas Loyd Ligon Bobby Zieger CD Rick Schafer standing Doug Jatzlau Bob Price Bill Teseny Bob Fiorenzes Winter Springs Florida F-117 Stealth model Yellow Aircraft model uses two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Bobs model also incorporating disk pneumatic brakes flew exceptionally well 10th Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Lockhart Texas opportunity attend 10th annual Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly held Lockhart Texas event hosted jointly Austin RIC Modelers Dixie R/C Flyers Lockhart Texas Previously event held Newark Texas Mid-Cities RIC Club relinquished modelers south Texas 1992 Contest Director 10th annual Ducted Fan-Fly Rick Schafer along members Austin R/C Modelers Dixie RIC Flyers site event local city airport shut down event arrangement allowed excellent control spectators safety reasons plus allowed modelers display models enjoy Some innovative ideas construction techniques used models really enjoy observing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models Everyone taking notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Quite event e Dixie R/C Flyers assisted Fan-Fly L-R kneeling Dustin Mayers Tony Cox Kevin Malorka Guy Maiorka Jr Tony Maiorka standing Col Ed Armstrong Guy Maiorka Sr Gary Mayers Bill Cox Harry Lange Terry Flahive second B-58 model crew Lynn McCaulley Butch Sickels Charlie Fondon Fort Worth Texas first developed problems crashed second powered four OS 46 engines Violett rotors develops approximately 25 pounds thrust Major changes incorporated second model make fly better Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Gus Hudsons Sulphur Springs Texas A-4 Yellow Texas Violett T-33 model has Aircraft 11-pound model landing lights air brakes uses OS 77 enginescale wheels pneumatic brakes Joe Tamez Fort Worth Texas Bob Fiorenze proudly shows spent three years building F-14 Tomcat Yellow Aircraft F-4C model powered two Immaculate model powered OS 77 engines Dynamax two OS 91 engines fans Immaculate Dynamax fan units John Carlson Minneapolis Minnesota shows beautiful MiG-21 weighs 15 pounds uses OS 91 engine Dynamax fan April 1993 121 Mike Smith Deer Park Texas exceptional F-A-18 Hornet Yellow Aircraft Power two OS 91 engines Dynamax fans Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota / South Dakota Wyomino 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Casselton North Dakota RC pitots doing great job PR model aviation Through right connections some planning given blimp-flying responsibilities home games Fargo Fever semipro basketball games Pictured above Dakota Skymasters Club members RC blimp Wow what thrill fly blimp drop advertisements crowd Thanks Dakota Skymasters allowing fly RC blimp Fargo dome News Colorado Visited Middle Park Propholopers Grandby Colorado Neat flying field elevation around 10000 feet Scenery great ever area stop fly Dave Bailey left AVP Travis McGinnis holding radio News Kansas MARCS club Salina Kansas held its 26th annual pattem scale contest total 22 contestants enjoyed two beautiful flying days no crashes Winners follows 122 Model Aviation ta Skymasters next blimp Al Russ Miller left landing blimp Foell Tom Lynn Byron Parker Bob Arnett Great Bend Kansas still Jerry Voth Moundridge Kansas Jim Kraft Abilene Kansas MK flying Kraft radio Bob has flying Escape powered YS longstroke Joker powered YS shortstroke many years Jon Flickinger Sauna Kansas Sauna Model Airpark meets areown-design Fourtune model Jon planning sponsored J-J Chevrolet Importsto kit plane near future Look owned Jerry Grammer Saunaforward good flier NoviceAdvanced 1 Ron MillerBeatrice Nebraska 1 Jon FlickingerSalina Kansas 2 Dennis GartonFairbury Nebraska 2 Jim KraftAbilene Kansas 3 Tim BrooksWarrensburg Missouri 3 Loren TregellasWichita Kansas SportsmanMasters 1 Wayne SabatkaKansas City Missouri1 Jerry Voth----Moundridge Kansas 2 Ken HawkinsSalina Kansas2 Jim MoweryKinsley Kansas 3 Mark BergtDavenport Nebraska Larry Fairman Dodge City Kansas brought P-51 racer Its powered 58 Sachs Dolmer uses PK 20 x 18 prop combination puts plane Unlimited class Madera races California other man picture Loren Tregellas Wichita Kansas pilot time article printed race will have flown Lets wish best luck joumeyed Pawnee Rock Kansas annual AMA fun-fly good turnout beautiful day * Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah 1 District UReport Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Boa 3312 Scottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vicalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Joce CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lea Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Regge Kcyawa has resigned position District 10 Vice President citing health reasons heart surgery just after Nationals last summer appears following doctors advice relaxing lot evidenced photo Shown Regge wife helpmate Dorothy Happy flying Dorothy Regge l 1993 123 Frequency Alert See page 111 find out what happening frequencies what can Goodbye Regge Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 Compunerve anoress EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 56 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Bos 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 5 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Check Outfrom CAMS about sympo dates will April 17-18 April 4 previously announced Also sympostum evolving will called NW Modelers Rendezvous will combined effort CAMS Kester Marketing Services Held Kootenai County Fairgrounds Rendezvous will consist trade show swap meet seminars events will include forms modelingairplanes boats trains dollhouses Demonstrations will given certain clubs Vein Clements has asked attend special guest off-chance dont remember Vein among other things did plans full-scale Gee Bee replica draws beautiful intricate plans ever saw delight listen Anyone interested information should contact Wayne Kester 1-800-436-9146 youre Idaho 208 687-2020 write KMS PO Box 919 Rathdrum ID 83858 wondering about stimulate club members help out MAR/C keeps tabs hours worked volunteers An award given person does the club As date active person ahead second-place person 287/104 Thats hours service Last month wrote about presentation Fellow award Bob Smurthwaite about number early kitmakers movers shakers model aviation industry Northwest Last weekend second running American Junior Swap Meet Vancouver discovered Van Camp Ive known years fellow Barnstormer man behind Air King Models late 30s find out Heres update travels Westphal Got postcard Bill said tell Cary Fuller fixed-wing AC hover gasket known flare bushing Sounds hover gasket protects hover button says hes going send eat-your-heart-out card Waikiki Hes too late years ago just lad college chem prof Doe Wannfried framed center spread Parade magazine circa 52 Pictured 20 grass-skirted gorgeous wahines lined up arms around other dear old Doe W right smack middle arms around waists two next him terms envy nothing Bill can send can come close finally got copy original sheet plane floatplane intended fly catamaran Out O ocean terms being member Eric Hawkinson editor HorseFeathers Billings clubs NL made excellent point thing has changed absolute need membership involvement order maintain improve club hope will reaffirm commitment making things happen club Whether means serving officer working events helping new members need rewards club significant Add point rewards also significant extend involvement entire AMA organization have power make changes improve direct Academy does however take involvement involvement takes time Imagine poster bearded guy funny hat Mankowski pointing finger saying AMA Needs another direction Eric wrote want remind something already know very nice able get new prop glow plug moments notice asked readers lived town hobby supplies Point course support local hobby shop Keeping dealer business very best interests also means significant number dollars go back towns coffers means go local town leaders rightfully point out hobby adds financial well-being community As much might tell opposite number cheap sport isnt big business nothing else local municipal types pay attention mention money curious thing happened Usually purple prose gets thoroughly edited before goes HQ Occasionally get little behind am pushed deadline plead guilty reading carefully should Last month something snuck Im playing CYA caption Electric Fly meet mentioned late June assume, Electric meet June June What should have said was late IN June assume. Randy Ward prez Montana Midget Pylon Racing Association sent following about MMPRA Championship Race scheduled August 22-23 rescheduled because snow cold 280 temperature Well inevitable happened snow day blew up storm casualties among Q-500 group So F-l pilots stayed home Sunday weather really wasnt bad four showed up Three F- 1 Pilots first picture left right Dan Powell 1st Chuck Sweeny 3rd Roy Andrassy behind Fairchilds tail 2nd No word about planes owner Q-500 pilots pictured photo below Top row left Wayne Venetz 2nd/ Expert Dan Powell 1st/Expert Randy Borchers 2nd/Novice Bottom row left Dave Meline 1st/Novice Larry Wilkins 3rd/Novice Randy Ward 3rd/Expert AVP Darrell Anderson sent some pictures various events first Billings Mustangs Spring Q-500 race Looks like good start next taken Scalemasters Regional Qualifier Farragut Park Pictured Stan McCarter Shelby Montana SuperTigre 3000-powered Sukhoi SU-26M Barostormers will have static show around third weekend March somewhere Portland area Corvallis Expo will early April probably April 3-4 since next weekend Easter Rubber Ducky will probably April 25 SRAC Polar Bear will sometime March know Model Aviation s 1993 Nationals Indoor June 3-6 1993 Johnson City TN RC CL July 17-25 1993 Lawrenceville IL FF September 1-5 1993 Muncie IN PR Roundup G eoffrey Styles ctor Marketing Cedar Rapids Skyhawks club has great year Mike Cope handles public relations Skyhawks kind enough give report makes think works full time club some highlights club kicked off year implementing training program help beginners Dan Dias developed launched scheme prime goal help newcomers keep costs lowest possible level encourage fliers stay sport program outlined compact 9 x 6inch 32-page booklet club safety rules clearly stated preflight checklists included field diagram emphasizes operating regulations complete logbook provided record exists students exposure field rules procedures step progress understanding ground regulations flying maneuvers recorded Instructors students required sign off after step ensure instructors qualified candidate must demonstrate capability handling variety maneuvers Maneuvers detailed log correct flight performance required before instructor accepted step logged accepted defined sequence outlining students progress An important section logbook deals field conduct attitude think Cedar Rapids Skyhawks has real winner deserves big cheer its work Dan Diasgood work clubs second big success huge mall show impressed general public result club picked up new members show closely followed first annual Eastern Iowa Swap Meet another blowout club March 1992 club joined National Arbor Day Foundation As sign-up gift received some Colorado blue spruce trees immediately donated city Cedar Rapids triumph club came May set scene channel 2-TV sports anchor John Baer has program called Sports Challenge Viewers invited challenge John favorite sport Naturally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks chose RC flying club field anchorman Baer buddy box Dan Dias coaching him through various maneuvers whole episode being filmed Kyle Friaff another Skyhawk tore up sky Extra 300 adding excitement show voice-over detailed training program described club field viewers invited join fun Baer challenged Mike Cope land club trainer next Sports Challenge T-shirt runway prize shirt $15 gas coupons As luck would have Mike ran out fuel air dead-stick plane rolled stopright alongside shirt Everyone impressed nobody Mike Cedar Rapids celebrates Freedom Festival June Thousands people viewed admired Skyhawks large static display downtown Later billed official event program Worlds Smallest Air Show buddy boxcontrolled airplanes flown field club hosted over 250 new people sticks flew often long airborne battery packs recharged keep operating Mike Copes solicitation local Holiday Inn produced $250 donation deal Skyhawk Randy Hill will build Byron Pitts finishing Holiday Inn colors fly various events display several shows arrangement has worked out well now club seeking additional sponsors effort publicity has paid off membership has edged up 100 level members expected because course club running community college So far five students two under 14 years age have joined type publicity goes long way get sport model aviation public eye front people can help club Skyhawk members have made bold effort noticed community goes saying club needs help kind certainly wont starting square Arizona Model Aviators staged great Labor Day weekend mall show Fred Henkin told us about Fiesta Mall Mesa site model aircraftlmodel aviation display timed coincide back-to-school promotions coordinated Arizona Model Aviators malls marketing department thousands people came look shop Channel 10-TV coverage produced bigger crowds Sunday Monday after Saturday evening broadcast piqued higher level interest Dozens members worked displays talking passersby answering questions Continued page 126 April 1993 125 Mall show visitor getting details Arizona Model Aviators member Overall view display area showing prizewinning B-17 Kent Walters far table PR RounduplStyles Continued page 125 about sport large number aircraft display 128 covered entire spectrum model aviation Several IMAC members worked show did Arizona Eagles Air Show Team Video Concepts electronics store mall set up equipment 60-inch screen RC movies could played weekend An extremely popular exhibit RC Flight Simulator ran continuously three days Literature supplied AMA HQ handed out interested people hobby shops area reported greatly increased business after show An EZ P-S built club members offered raffle prize club cleared money deal funds going toward field relocation event expected occur within three years Visitors invited vote best-ofshow prize First place 3000 ballots cast went Kent Walters 13foot-wingspan B-17 Second place awarded Jim Caulten AH-64 Apache helicopter Fred Henkin gained third prize lovely A-4 Skyhawk mall marketing department estimated 25000 people passed model display area Needless say Arizona Aviators plan have repeat performance 1993 d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr dieselcontinued Some characteristics diesel engine discussed March 1993 issue Model Aviation differences some similarities betterknown glow engine pointed Out term better-known universal consideration diesel has always engine choice applications Europe reasons change view look diesel respectable light two common complaints about diesel have nothing engine performance grumbles about dirty residue aircraft odor diesel fuel Both can eliminated great degree through aircraft design fuel selection An alternative accept fact exhaust does tend dirtier exhaust glow engine requires cleanup effort after flying session however degree prevents consideration engine application always difficult attempt adding exhaust extensions mufflers other attachments scale model especially true competition aircraft possibility running tube way rear fuselage exhausting gas unburned fuel/oil will eliminate just about exhaust material deposited aircraft has side benefit further reducing sound level exhaust exhaust sound generated diesel lower comparable glow ignition engine Basically function buming characteristics fuel major difference exhaust gas still expanding leaves exhaust port true diesel engine Some older mufflers including flowthrough types would probably serve well diesel because engine can effectively muffled permit use custom-made homemade units could benefit installations muffler must fitted internally aircraft does diesel engine compare glow ignition engine overall operating costs Consider first basic requirement glow ignition enginethe glow plug has become quite expensive has relatively short life Periodic replacement must calculated cost figure consideration diesel engine additional expense operating requirements plug driver/battery various tools factors diesel No support equipment other starter required fundamental cost consider fuel doubt anyone will try convince diesel fuel cheaper per gallon glow fuel depends upon nitro content Some conditions will relate cost flight time opposed per-gallon costs Two primary considerations first power capability diesel usually permits use smaller engine glow operation other fuel/air operating ratio completely different glow engine result fuel consumption much lower Quite often will result comparable flight time operating costs diesel will handle larger/higher-pitch propellers easily comparable glow gasoline ignition engines Bob Davis provides load-range-for-engine-displacement chart propeller-load-factor chart useful tools determining should operate engine load range will provide some idea propeller used As aircraft propeller selected will near what needed provide required performance load factor propeller determined multiplying diameter cubed pitch compare figure load-range chart engine displacement under consideration example 180-cubic-inch engine would have load range 43000 83000 having 268 cubic inches would have range 80000 110000 180 selected 20 x 10 propeller used calculate make comparison propeller would have load factor 80000 fits upper range 18 also lower end 268 Obviously major difference would rpm range engine matching aircraft characteristics important point diesel displacement comparison will swing propeller think means engine will handle big props low rpm Demonstrations ducted fans have shown dieselizing some engines improves performance given fan means high rpm Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 probably best single source complete information diesel operation manufactures conversion heads existing engines other vendors diesel enginesprimarily European manufacture prominent vendors Irvine England Next month Back some home-brew mufflers larship Continued page 117 him work older people host recreational events children well become directly involved agricultural matters Active church again contributed community through church projects aeromodeling activities include rocketry free flight radio control particularly enjoys scale aircraft likes designing well making analyses small-model flight characteristics demonstrations RC aircraft ground handling talks basics radio control have well-received 4-H meetings Wisconsin State Fair John Black Brandon Minnesota graduated Brandon Public School GPA 386 now attends Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania $2000 Grant Scholarship sent university behalf John will pursue major degree electrical engineering minor music performance high school deeply interested music performing concert orchestra marching band jazz ensemble skills earned him appointment Minnesota All-State Band section leader Academically John excellent talented student became involved Odyssey Mind program winning local district regional state levels took advantage University Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program great success geometry algebra calculus Johns school activities included drama music photography airbmshing found time athletics too winning letter wrestling Letters drama band 3-M Richard Drew Award four years honor roll added list achievements John spent 11 active years 4-H serving junior leader chapter president Tbrough 4-H entered model annual state fair won Grand Champion Award also member Youth Board church belongs model aircraft car clubs owns three well-flown airplanes building new renovating still another enjoys Gee Bee Sportster having soloed three years ago also works hard fellow members club holds public events such mall shows As club officer served secretary car club also keen competitor RC-l0 vehicle Matt Bushore Newton Iowa attended Newton Senior High School graduating 3814 GPA planned major University Iowa Iowa City mechanical engineering received $4200 Grant Fund plus $2000 Toledo Weak Signals Fund school activities included editing literary magazine track photography physics computer assisted design involvement Knowledgemasters Project Inspire National Merit Commended student listed Whos American High School Stndents participant Iowa Scholar Leadership Conference Matt volunteered help Newton Air Fair Independence Day parades active Boy Scout team member Mountain Bike Polo team participated off-road bike racing 126 Model Aviation great help dad family auto repair towing business credits teaching him lessonshow get along people under difficult circumstances fix repair almost anything two-way radio operation stints office spite hours devoted home family business community Matt also enjoyed model building flying four RC aircraft gave him hours fun control line planes built flew included 1/2A designs soloed RC plane April 1989 has flown almost month since Quite record cold wintry days Wisconsin Timothy Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin attended high school city graduated valedictorian 3993 GPA honor roll throughout high school years ranked first class 76 now University Wisconsin-Madison studying mechanical engineering Tim granted $3500 Charles Hampson Grant Fund Tim achieved honors including Academic letters 1989 1990 1991 3M Creativity Award Science Olympiad Odyssey Mind member National Honor Society 1989 1990 1991 served junior class treasurer secretary 1990-1991 Tim held offices Future Business Leaders America FBLA Chapter school including president vice president secretary addition achieved first place regional competitions Computer Applications Business listed number two Wisconsins Whos FBLA competition Other school activities included Spanish club amateur radio club student council homecoming committee Winter Carnival prom committee fund-raising school projects various speaking engagements As active member Six Lakes Aero Modelers served secretary/treasurer three years extracurricular activities Tim earned Extra Class FCC radio license served Red Cross volunteer much involved Barron County Amateur Radio Emergency Service International Amateur Radio club An AMA member since 1989 feels lessons learned aeromodeling patience research problem solving leadership will serve him well higher education experience later life Jason Eceker Schaumburg Illinois graduated James B Conant High School Schaumburg WGPA 45765 now Washington University St Louis Missouri plans major Finance/French $2000 scholarship awarded Jason During high school years active aspects school life class treasurer freshman year fund-raising chairman junior vice president senior class member National Honor Society grades 11 12 Jason sound chairman music drama events belonged both International Sound Society International Thespian Society skills lighting sound worked Miss Hoffman Estates Pageant variety shows school dance shows school prom fashion show As reception host Foreign Exchange Club Sister Cities programs gained good experience working people Channel 6-TV served volunteer cameraman adding long list abilities Jasons community work included five years fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis campaign As active RCer six plus years Tn-Village Club worked club functions handled monthly raffle flew sport pattern aircraft placed high club contests Jason implemented computer scoring club use 1989 system continues use today Stephen Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota held grade point average 3928 Fairmont Senior High School now GMI Engineering Management Institute Flint Michigan scholarship award $1000 sent school behalf Stephen racked up enviable record school earning accolades respect students faculty played marching hand four years holding first chair percussion section eamed Superior Award State High School League playing gained letter music attendance Lake Washington Band Camp helped him way coveted Senior pin Academically Stephen High Honor roll four years earned academic excellence awards year plus state honors individual achievement mathematics As member Elm Creek Flyers RC Club modeling interests broad has couple gliders powered aircraft RC boats cars boats scratch-built including recently completed large tugboat member Scale Ship Modelers Association International Plastic Modelers Society Experimental Aircraft Association club activities include sport flying working mall shows taking part fun-flys giving demonstrations nonmodeling groups interest sport earn money school expenses support modeling interests worked five years carrier local paper Jeff Lovitt awarded $2000 help him University Caiifomia-Davis goal degree aeronautical engineering Jeff attended Willits High School hometown California graduating GPA 40 Listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Society active student council affairs won several awards math science played jazz band took part two musicals King Anything Goes nominated California Boys State Senate good athlete won letters golf baseball playing varsity teams also team member statewide Academic Decathlon Competition 1991 active Boy Scout earning rank Eagle Scout 1990 served association Patrol Leader several categories finished Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff worked local pharmacy clerk stockboy deliveryman still employed store during vacations Having father active scale modeler lots exposure sport got older wanted build fly first aircraft Falcon 56 built himself Having mastered skill RC flying instructor Falcon turned scale projects now Dad enter contests together university entrance has back burnered rebuild project Spezin Tuholer Always willing volunteer Jeff has worked contests graduated judging year ago chose degree course because involvement model aircraft really enjoys sport aspects aviation looks forward rewarding career William Vaglienti Spokane Washington graduated Ferris High School 383 GPA placing 29th among 334 students received $1000 scholarship award assist him University Washington-Seattle plans major Aeronautical Engineering academic efforts listed him Nationai Merit Commended Scholar made honor roll semester addition William won regional state science awards 1991 1992 other interests include photography athletics serving yearbook photographer class winning letters wrestling football aeromodeling started age 13 lived Newark Ohio Moving Spokane family joined Barons Model Club since time has built flown models including Big Stik Astro Hog two Sportster 40s sailplane three scratch-built pattern aircraft Bill volunteer pattern meets other contests enjoys flying pylon competed Deer Park flying field 1990 1991 also took part public demonstrations member Barons Flying Circus RC Demo Team official AMA Air Show Team wish talented hardworking young men success endeavors proud honor Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients l 1993 127 Stephen KopeschkaJeff Lovitt William Vaglienti