AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 22090 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Mufflers add-ons month will examine discuss some people producing original sound-level reducing devices Some devices easy make using basic tools techniques Some devices complete mufflers Others intended added manufacturer-supplied mufflers Some members involved extensive studies producing immensely useful information purpose printing information really twofoldto provide device might help meet field rules possibly improve device enough warrant production someone manner progress quieter operation made effort month will look two different assemblies Hayworth muffler unit designed continued page 138 Results Are Richard Hanson Wins District 10 Vice Presidential Election Richard Hanson Howard Baldwin Robert Reynolds Beverly Wisniewski Brian Nelson Philip Kraft Kevin OConnor No votes 3028 310 30 8 Are packrat type save PRRo undup everything Maybe like Mr _____ Squirrelyou put things away can never find ____ Geoffrey Styles What about Director Marketing person never puts anything away can never find what needed needed Well what am leading up time As say word wisebrings results chat friend industry other day great idea have never met George Barker US Aircore should George very personable downright likable Would believe chatted about old magazines great idea about what can yours George didnt ask what Ill tell now because ties Georges idea used live Wisconsin have sort adopted small school village Kansasville teachers daughter some friends am part country Helen Lena teacher refer always asks come talk kids enjoy being youngsters try act small window world After 10 12 years old live rural community chances may have traveled too far yet So stop hour am up way tell kids about some sights sounds daily life accent aeromodeling aviation bright youngsters usually pepper questions before session ends good too because keep toes Yep have build Delta Darts AMA CUBS some think may shoot aviation career Great stuff just hopereally hopethat day before die will call Cape Canaveral say am about blast off mean lets face astronauts can come part country right Oh yes send old magazines Kansasville Elementary School Sure costs couple bucks UPS charges its worth Look photos posters kids made after last box got appreciation appreciation No response necessary quote letter Helen Lena sent day 1215 30 students settle themselves room SSR Silent Sustained Reading really hate time because few dedicated readers among However display magazines library boxes heavily read material classroom send kids RCM Model Airplane News Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation dont play favorites kids love continued page 151 136 Model Aviation 4Key Dates April 2-4 Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio April 17 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia April 18-24 EAA Sun n Fun Lakeland Florida April 30-May 2 IMS Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee appreciation appreciation WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES TOTAL VOTES 3379 residents Corner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Im sure now AMA members well RC fliers everywhere aware frequency alert initiated Academy alert response action taken Federal Communications Commission FCC effect major changes frequency assignments land mobile communications Although proposed plan would eliminate frequencies now assigned RC would place additional frequencies too close equipment reject operation unit close proximity PROPOSED rule making will become fact after considerable exposure public light debate What AMA asked situation reaction public opinion thoughtful reflection what rule making would operations [Editors note deadline letters comment hos extended May 28] irrefutable facts Model equipment designed will reject trans missions 25 kHz separation transmission close Because equipment operates roughly 25-watt output would also have difficult time competing one-watt transmitter proposed FCC frequency tolerances new equipment would also wipe out some instances frequency separation basic problem equipment would mobile hand-held could appear anywhere particularly concerned about FCC action since have spent last 10 years phasing safe operating environment redesigning equipment tightening up transmission specifications model transmitters accommodate new frequency assignments given us FCC program now place working very well no known instances modeling equipment causing problems other services also have seen minimal interference model operations AMA industry have worked closely make happen concerned transmission interference because dealing things fly high-speed motion serious question operating safety isnt matter garbled communication matter public SAFETY want know will verbal discussions presentations FCC AMA/industry order pursue write-in initiative have set motion Some members have asked short fuse response AMA made aware proposed rule making late December 1992 information ferreted out AMAs attomey paid keep track goings-on FCC proposed change appeared PR Docket 92-235a huge 419-page document proposal replace Part 90 rules govern private land mobile radio services new Part 88 No mention made RC frequency assignments appear Part 95 immediate reaction contact Frequency Committee course action finalized meeting AMA industry International Modelers Show IMS early January Following meeting public release made trade show thousands alerts distributed attending show sent mailing AMA member Sport Flyers Association SFA also provided alert information Notification hand concerued sufficient time requested response Frequency Committee includes members industry met AMA Headquarters Reston February 6 finalize response FCC SFA attendance will wash point know can sure will seek resolve issue aggressive responsible manner probably will take several months plus expenditure $100000 resolve issue None would possible cohesive force responsible association Continual vigilance nature required because live environment everincreasing demands frequency spectrum communications remote operations survive presenting strong case real need Numbers important Legitimacy need also counts heavily would like see industry take action unify its voice making strong power base trust industry will also aggressively pursue technology necessary assure safe operation tough radio frequency rf environment can rest assured AMA will its part utive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Late again seems usual darn column usually have difficult time coming up start column after have figured out subject write about has busy month AMA business Federal Communications Commission FCC proposal problem its attendant details have attended quite few meetings subject have impressed resolve creative approaches taken clubs rally support position An interesting sidelight came up started asking questions campaign could potentially affect tax status could conceived lobbying effort always lead believe illegal nonprofit corporation trouble law wishy-washy significant portion expenditures laws up interpretation person what constitutes signifi coot Lu behold way out exists organization can declare will stay within set guidelines allow expenditures within formula form must filed declaring AMA elects governed formula amount permitted 20% first $500000 organizations expenditures exempt purpose plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining amount However total amount spent year must exceed $1000000 Based formula could spend up around $500000 before would get trouble IRS amount spent mailing membership industry around $50000 good shape regarding limitation way have received few very few letters critical way AMA handled matter particularly pointing Out industry through hobby shops got word out some modelers first may true AMA discovered situation AMA called meeting let industry know threat AMA coordinated efforts AMA sent out complete mailing its Open membership have heard few cases members didnt get AMA mailing way sent out first class case have checked thoroughly individual b complaining about hasnt yet renewed AMA membership did file extension public comment period granted now have until May get comments Im sure good bad also gives support time rally am aware organized heavy support action short have very happy efforts put forth members crucial matter Another subject came up recently what about clubs RC chartering close proximity existing clubs old days considered prudent recommend five-mile separation between RC sites although knew cases sites operating successfully distances little mile Admittedly mile usually involved something unique about terrain some frequency split agreement did work few cases Particularly important direction two flight lines set upie two sites faced back back chances would work whereas flew parallel line drawn between sites facing other didnt work Keep mind older wideband equipment newer narrow-band equipment should better sense still requires prudence coordination flying sites todays atmosphere three miles probably enough vast majority cases less may possible testing done frequency sharing dividing can agreed comes rub times problem created group splits off clubfor whatever reasonand starts new club Sometimes happens either club being aware other clubs existence has happened part country clubs either side river fully aware existence other Continued page 138 May1993 137 VP ReportlDave Brown Continued page 137 club have no idea close because its 20-mile drive between sites over closest bridge Sometimes may different AMA districts few 10 years ago did column devoted concept using longitude/latitude position flying sites isolate frequency conflicts between commercial users ourselves recently have added request charter renewal form latitude longitude position club site Unfortunately about 15% clubs have supplied information have long way go Id like institute program would provide usable separation between AMA chartered clubs using longitude/latitude data determine distance between club applying charter site owner insurance certificate existing flying site would hope became necessary clubs would able work out frequency-sharing plan live happily ever after rub comes willing able get job done first reaction new club shouldnt chartered after heated discussion peers have admit may best solution reasons AMA fought got fifty 72-mHz frequencies provide type situation Realistically no club needs 50 frequencies use its club site some form mandated sharing chartered clubs might necessary clubs cant agree plan know some people will point Out everyone has right use FCC-assigned frequencies however right would also apply guy wants operate equipment parking lot regard frequency control system Im sure nearly club country would expel him refused change ways Most us recognize may right operate radio safe enjoyable exercising RC system privilege afforded us willingness cooperate other modelers conveying club charter AMA along site-owner insurance avallable chartered club privilegenot rightand carries duty exercise privilege way allows other members enjoy hobby believe perfectly proper AMA mandate frequency-sharing system necessary condition charter issuance renewal would sincerely hope clubs could get together work out own solution possible reasonable time frame AMA should impose plan groups refuse agree have little choice revoke issue charters have said before need become aggressive protecting flying sites also applies blowing chance see hobby grow prosper result needlessly preventing another flying site existing Till next month SoundlCrispin Continued page 136 Ernie Hayworth 1210 Wolcott Dr Horseheads NY 14845 made basic materials assembly does require ability silver-solder components Ernie made unit used Enya 46 four-stroke engine made compar isons using no muffler Enya Can assembly conventional Enya Can dropped dB level 99 94 also dropped rpm least 200 Ernies assembly dropped dB level 92 rpm returned unmuffled engine central tube drawing number six inches long other parts drawn same scale Cut paper patterns size before attempting solder units together Try different tube lengths hole sizes expansion chamber volumes Other experimentation should make unit can bring dB level well 80s range make useful changes unit please let Ernie know about always useful know what others doing San Diego County Association Model Clubs San Diego Association Model Clubs has working sound-level problems several years has responsible number articles subject much what has published result testing studies field situation has required clubs operate within strict noise-limit guidelines cutaway drawings shown add-on unit has effective purposes situation bit different basic AMA 90 9 practice group operates system frequency dependent Using formula results having dB reading plus rpmllOOO figure equal 96 Thus 10000 rpm dB reading engine must greater 86 Frequency consideration requirement sites hut useful process local ordinances frequency-based other reasons stricter requirements site procedure used SDCA simple use requires no exotic analyzersthe need accurate tachometer sound meter Continued page 151 Yesterdays Todays Tomorrows Modelers Saluted AMA AMA/Grant Scholarship Yes folks thats right annual AMA Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1993 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youthful participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Nine grants totaling $23400 awarded 1992 deadline receipt applications 1993 awards April 30 1993 AMA member know young person has AMA member last three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting docu mentation individuals high school verify facts figures needed applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time DO IT NOW Call AMA Headquarters 703 435-0750 ask Technical Department request application forms mailed same day AMA Hall Fame Has anyone club made major contributions sport model aviation have friend has devoted share time energy model aircraft developments aware such person perhaps belongs Academy Model Aviation Hall Fame HOF important acknowledge efforts accomplishments Hall Fame awards made year extraordinary people have contributed variety ways progress sport model design construction flying HOF Committee receives nominations annually thoroughly considers submission nominations must hands committee May 31 year have someone mind call AMA HQ ask forms instructions will need As five names added year distinguished roster Hall Fame members nominee could join company such aviation giants Carl Goldberg Frank Zaic Bill Winter Ken Willard Glen Sigafoose Leroy Cox others Being Hall Fame member honor easy achieve Play part adding prestigious group Look around circle creative hardworking pace setting aeromodelers decide 1993 year will nominate someone deserves very satisfying distinction nomination applications call write AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 telephone 703 435-0750 Remember deadline May 31 138 Model Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Man kowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 recent Federal communications commission FCC action see Technical Directors column full report upcoming move AMA Headquarters Indiana have occupied considerable amount time last month fortunate 12 16 employees will making move Indiana leaves about 28 vacancies filled Currently Academy scouring countryside finance manager MIS manager receptionist two claims clerks secretary division secretary division secretary/librarian accountant three customer service representatives three junior editors print operator two sanction secretaries receipts clerk purchasing agent three programmers four data input clerks graphics designer FAI department library personnel marketing departments will move Indiana during first week May Computer services print shop purchasing executive departments will move Indiana during first week June finally first week July accounting membership magazine will make move staggered move intended create minimum disruption logistics enormous moveand number people hired trainedmay have effect service midyear unfortunate reality library will closed beginning March 15 possibly will open until midyear 1994 long moving books magazines plans Indiana AMA also using relocation opportunity bring library least 20th century making research material available via laser disc technology Most material archives library old pages brittle necessitating preservation protection valuable library material Speaking Indiana big event year course will June 19-20 Homecoming National Flying Site event portends annual open-house affair members can come see latest developments National Flying Site small gate fee charge barbecue buffet will used another fund-raising mechanism help complete site Meanwhile weekend will filled raffles rocketry demonstrations kite-flying demos collection street rods display annual membership meeting Saturday night through flying runway Pink Cadillacs will set up its band will dance runways Sounds like fun See Much has happened National Flying Site over winter 92-93 have tried plug few trespass holes installing fences southlsoutheast side site sigh have discovered ardent trespassers will drive around fences create ever-widening array two-wheel makeshift roads various points perimeter flying site Evidently persons use site regular basis unwilling pay either $5 per visit $25 per year privilege using National Flying Site logical alternative four-wheel way across freshly planted grass crops etc Pity.. Perhaps peer pressure can applied wish use site regular basis will contribute fair share upkeep property time print 1993 FAI Sporting Code should available AMA Headquarters price AMA members living United States $5 apiece postpaid Overseas orders should addressed FAI office Paris France Contact advance concerning price postage charges As go print AMA announces new District 10 Vice President Congratulations Rich Hanson victory po1ls Rich will delighted know membership running about 109% time last year number new AMA members renewals heartening 1993 looks banner year mailing sent AMA members concerning FCC actions will see Academy filing IRS form #5768 Under tax reform act 1976 government has taken steps clarify what basis charitable organization such AMA deemed have met criteria including no substantial part activities such organizations may constitute carrying propaganda otherwise attempting influence legislation government advances formula determine what substantial taz form #5768 allows AMA apply formula Essentially formula says 20% first $500000 plus 15% next $500000 10% next $500000 5% remaining expenditures exceed $1 million formula expenditure test comply not-for-profit status Taking pencil calculator hand glancing 1993 budget substantial amount AMA would $50708250 though have spent around $50000 make mailing well under limits expenditures lobbying activities etc Yes read correctly AMA may have activities constitute carrying propaganda trying influence legislation lobbying etc yes limit Continued poge 151 May1993 139 Shown its February 6th meeting AMA Frequency committee along Frequency Advisory committee joined representatives RcMA RcHTA IMPBA SFA Walt Throne left Gus Pandajis Say hello Tony Addie Naccarato dinner podium following Syracuse seen Pasadena IMS Show Also say symposium Walt kingpin thank wonderful people aeromodeling region Gus AMA have put lot back hobby AVP principal organizer spending years promoting years symposium hobby encouraging youth Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Report Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Esaex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 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 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Rhode Island Aeromodelers NUMBER 1 first club nation receive Gold Level Leader Club award following written Mike Morris club newsletter Flighrlines explains very well Great news. Rhode Island Aeromodel ers first club AMA qualify Gold Level Leader Club program Jay Mealy AMA informed us during Christmas holidays Rhode Island Aeromodelers indeed first.congratulations Leader Club award program announced year ago AMA intention program recognize clubs show community spirit promote safety show leadership Fourteen goals such public events charity events proper field layout attention safety pilot training matters met documented order achieve gold level Most difficult ones such organizing Flying Circus already part routine past few years application award mailed AMA day after received view Jay Mealy okay Vince Mankowski informed RIA first entire membership will receive award pins Nice job helped build club over years bring Gold Award Level As February 1993 11 clubs out approximately 2500 qualify award Some activities promoted club include demonstrations Somerset Music Festival mall shows participation Rhode Island Balloon Feat annual Flying Circus net proceeds Flying Circus donated year Meeting Street Center facility physically mentally challenged children So far nearly $5000 has donated club also has complete flight training program Please keep mind Rhode Island Aeromodelers already doing activities qualify award shows very progressive community-spirited club Congratulations members Rhode Island Aeromodelers RIC Aces flea market static display Open members general public will held Stratham Hill Park Stratham New Hampshire June 12 1993 will modest admission fee infomnation call John Frye 603 926-7226 Burlington Vermont ROTC group 18 students ROTC program very interested learning RC flying Bob Landry AVP Vermont helping need some 40-size trainers engines radios anyone has equipment donate students would very appreciative would go good cause Sebago Lake float-fly 10th anniversary event takes place May 14-16 1993 Activities planned addition regular events would good time attend event information call Bill Reeve 207 797-8492 e Winter Saito 80-poweredJim Gleason VS-i 20-powered Goldberg Cubscratch-built TR-260 140 Model Aviation ND SEBAGO-LAKE FLYIN MAY 14-16 1993 BILL REEVE CD 207 797-8492 WILMINGTON MA RIC SHOW SHRINERS AUDITORIUM APRIL 30 DEALERS ONLY MAY 1-2 1993 Rhode Island Aeromodelers club officers left rigni NICK ousqueT acting secretary Mike Viscosi president Mike Morris VP Warren Johnson Mike received Barry Collins award outstanding service dedication Clown celebrating annual Rhode Island Aeromodelers Flying Circus Day 1990 New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Dradell NJ 07649 Zp Codes outline area represented Daee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowe NJ 08520 zip codes085 086 088 089 Tom Brows 52 FW PSC 5 Bee 2135 APO AB 09123 zip codesEcreper APO & FPO Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07520 zip codes070-0 76 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coraw NY 11727 zip codes117-119 Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Abvecon NJ 08201 zip codes080 082 083 Ray Joschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Pork NY 11040 zip codes090091100-104108107 110-116J Gas Panrtajis 1880 Peotield Rood Pevtield NY 14026-1 409 zip codes140-147 Adam Baffler dl Perry Avenoe Lathow NY 12110 [zip codas120-923 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire lOt Switktield Drive Endicog NY 13780 zip codes 130-l32137-139 148 149 Everell Woodman 233 Lovgview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 zip codes077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Los Bauter 2062 Rabbit Lone Pkoenio NY 13135 West Pasco Model Pilots Association Odessa Florida hosted SAM RC Winter OldTimer RC-assist fly-in January Contestants District 2 well Michigan attended special meet Modelers Flea Market what called flyer distributed District 2 clubs AMA members host clubs Nassau Flyers Condors Both clubs based Nassau County Long Island Nick Capriotti chairman occasion offered model aircraft radios kits tools glue various accessories sale Refreshments available 5050 raffle held well model video show 32 individual Yendors estimated 2000-plus attendees total 150 finished models sold members least dozen clubs Participants came New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia busload came Pennsylvania Everyone delighted surprise visit illustrious AMA District 2 VP Joe Beshar Joes first visit flea market introduced clubs attendance eYent has held year last seven years becoming January rodition Nick Capriotti said becoming well-known vendors have already signed 1994 Roy Jusehkus AVP New York Joe Beshar December brings Air Force recognition Central Jersey Radio Control Club its December 8 club meeting Central Jersey Radio Control Club honored twice US Air Force Club president Emie Evon accepted plaque Lt Col Bob Wardle recognizing three years volunteer effort behalf Piscataway New Jersey High School Air Force ROTC program Past president Wes De Coo honored certificate appreciation volunteer work has involved RC flight instruction afternoon per week weather permitting freshman ROTC class flight instruction gives smdent some practical experience flight controls effects throttle elevator rudder ailerons flight aircraftright line textbook material students use during tnitial ROTC training District 2 Vice President Joe Beshar hand add expression appreciation job well done CJRCC same meeting great food including delicious desserts coffee sodas served attendance prelude Central Jersey Club annual member awards ceremony As usually case Jake Sofield took top Wes De Cou District 2 AVP honored certificate appreciation presented USAF Lt 001 Bob Wardle honors advanced division Tom Murray Richie Blatt taking second third spots sportsman division Don Demair took first place Richie Blatt double winner year winning Top Modeler award well flying trophy Top Modeler award based points earned displaying describing model models during regular club meetings Events like always good experience speaker informative membership Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey May1993 141 View Modelers Flea Market activities Organizer Nick Capriotti Joe Beshar obviously pleased turnout event Arnie Hernandez originally Long Island New York launches 1/2-A Texaco scale Corbin Super Ace 25-mph wind Photo Steve Grenot Joe Beshar performs timer duties Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey concen trates flying son Dave watches intently Photo Steve Grenot Representing Central Jersey R/C Club president Ernie Evon accepts plaque recognition Lt Col Bob Wardle clubs membership volunteer work radio control instruction Piscataway New Jersey High School ROTC Looking Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Central Jersey award winners left right Don Demair Richie Blatt Jake Sofield Tom Murray Ohio Pennsylvania / West Viminia 255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 14 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot 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 Frequency problems now have asked assist yourself fellow modelers writing national senators representatives Federal Communications Commission FCC have done inactivity may result complete revision FCC codes govern radio control modeling Political activism name daywe must leam play game activity generated problem example Academy working toward common goal Without concentrated efforts modelers could have strong organization assistance appreciated Leader Club program Three clubs District 3 have distinction being named Leader Clubs within Academy Westlake RIC Club North Olmsted Ohio Sky Hawks Weirton West Virginia Flying Circuits Findlay Ohio What does mean following taken Westlake RJC Clubs newsletter received letter AMA informing met requirements Gold Leader Club award club will receive plaque telling world outstanding club already know will receive gold pin wear Westlake Club hat world will know outstanding member outstanding club bit fluff put aside what real purpose award AMA started program because number problem facing clubs across countrylost flying sites looked what successful clubs doing retain fields based Leader Club requirements what found investigating successful clubs clubs have kept fields large part least because good neighbors good citizens community number years Westlake Club has met requirements specified However some what did last yearthe Lions Club Below Winners Fathers Day 1992 12A Stunt Contest ambitious modelers will host third annual contest Fathers Day June 20 1993 charity examplewas direct result new efforts meet specific requirement Because effort image has enhanced have some new possibly useful friends Thats what Leader Club award really about cute little gold pin wear hat As can see award has proven its value Can club District 3 work award benefit Contact Jay Mealy AMA HQ additional information Youth program involvement youth model aviation perhaps important responsibility have members Academy Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 currently have joint aviation program Jim Busch David Narance leaders both organizations Through leadership Explorers have built control line free flight RC models learn fundamentals balsa construction covering gas-powered engines Fathers Day 1992 contest held students compete Foxberg Race Stunt Fathers Day June 20 1993 clubs will host third annual contest Marion Municipal Airport Agaln 1/2A Stunt Foxberg will flown conjunction new class entitled 1/2A weirdo new event boys building autogyro another ducted-fan model built Quaker Oats box Twenty-five year club member Keith Carman Mansfield Ohio Electronic Flyers recently awarded 25-year badge club Keith 30 years old has flown RC time Can anyone out AMA-land better record Model Aviation ers some instructors Marion Airfoils Model Airplane Club Explorer Post 7 joint aviation program Above Winners Foxberg Race left right Pat Gelles first place Jim Harris second place David Narance third place Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Radio questions proposat recently released Federal Communications Commission FCC has created flurry letter writing AMA members response has outstanding seems reflect importance situation members cutoff date submission letters comment almost three weeks away written [Editors note cutoff date submission letters comment has extended May 28] interim much being done Academy attended meeting AMA Frequency Committee held Reston yesterday February 6 Ray Kowalski AMAs counsel FCC matters provided us detailed explanation process just what may expected important element membership note where need go information made available matter Letter writing continues major effort time Further action will taken Academy Frequency Committee members between now April response date date remains firm other actions will taken depending line action taken FCC No doubt will several meetings FCC No action should taken members until unless notified AMA Headquarters crucial thing Academys members radio control manufacturers present unified front potential fallout action something has bearing segments hobby/sport Please keep mind regard meeting further action idea unified action Members Radio Control Hobby/Trade Association RCHTA Radio/Control Manufacturers Association RICMA meeting taking active part discussion especially true Dave Abbe Jack Albrecht Airtronics Steve Helms Futaba Also attendance meeting representatives Sport Flyers Association SFA has agreed work unified approach Just no misunderstanding SFA invitation RCHTA stated upon introduction does lead us absolutely no way determining what effect might have time wish look altematives until know stand proposal other groups writing comments besides radio control modeler As February 5 comments primarily opposition proposal sutface indication everyone concemed field can see difficulties proposal compliance Please follow advice counsel Committee type follow-up matter working everyone sportyou equipment manufacturer kit accessories manufacturers distributor operation equipment critical economy entire sport talking big bucks perhaps excess $1000000000 billion per year Think about hope have done duty sent off letters Leader clubs Interest Leader Club program picking up around District 4 excellent way clubs gain recognition have received notice three clubs district have qualified program know several clubs working applications three clubs already qualifying have active ways communities activities typical club can fit supportive group within local areas first club listed Baltimore Area Soaring Society Maryland current president club Al DeRenzis Bill Cavanaugh vice president former editor newsletter new editor Steve Pasierb past president club club dedicated aspects soaring fair amount Electric activity well members have active search maintenance flying sites Along members Westminster Club have also very active school program has highly successful area Members also take active role support annual MARC Show second club achieving Leader Club status Fredericksburg Aeromasters Fredericks burg Virginia Again club supports model aviation through active flying site acquisition retention maintaining excellent community relations An example some activities all-out support aviation day Orange County Virginia airport instance shown earlier column plays hands-on intimate contact schools large numbers students Jim Braithwaite current president Henry Mausolf vice president Charles Rector newsletter editor practically forever recent activities taking part Technology Day program Walker Grant Middle School included flight demonstrations indoor rubber power outdoor radio control flying third club Stateaville Model Fliers Radio Control Club Statesville North Carolina Statesville club common excellent clubs has ability keep direction club pointed toward basic goalto always work keep flying sites site appears secure two fundamental reasons constant vigilance nothing absolutely certain present field can lost short notice second reasonof great importance some areasis club grows single site may provide time space needed support Fortunate indeed club can lay claim site site Statesville usable now potential loss does exist club members working local agencies get new field Civic activities important working groups help community become aware club made up really responsible members true Staseuville president club 1993 Mark Wilson vice president Roger Stutts Ben Crouch doubles secretary/treasurer newsletter editor wife Jennifer Congratulations clubs hope see show up near future Any AMA members looking clubs join areas can assured getting some wellrun effective clubs Good flying sites excellent friends community service waytogo 993 143 Frequency Alert See page 129 Muncie site use passes available information write AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Misaicaippi / Puerto Rico / C.,tk C...B. / T...eaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States AMA District 5 currently has about 268 members last 3 years have received club newsletter anyone Puerto Rico know clubs exist perhaps has newsletter live PR edit club newsletter would appreciate copy once hear nothing fine island out Atlantic Ocean concerning model airplane activities modeler send picture yourself airplane can mn magazine promised some pictures Sebring Florida Highlands RC Club Model Air FestJ Kay CD Irv Barber promotions Cloud Dancers Jet Team six flying jets helped entertain everybody Pictured above flying jets spectacular model powered two 0S 91s Left right Steve McCorkle Dale Nalley Tom Veloski Don Muddiman afraid ask distinguished group fast model F-iS will fly Allen Taylor noted Contest Director Flying Griffins club Griffin Georgia has asked mc mention revered friends Joe Gordon passed away last month Joe hero World War II funeral preacher said Joe helped save lives 27 sailors action against Japanese South Pacific great personal injury himself never really recovered above snap Joe Gordon mailed Joes wife Betty shown wing models Allen says everybody Flying Griffins club will miss Joe SAM stands Society Antique Modelersa reference particularly fliers themselves models fly SAM encourages pure free flight contests also combination both free flight radio control fun-fly contests radio put inside old-time replica model eliminate chasing because radio brings airplane back started sport popular bet Three important Contest Directors Tampa Florida area held SAM RC winter fly last month fliers showed up New Jersey Maine Texas Canada New York Illinois overa total 64 entries believe didnt either drove down Birmingham see myself true three CDs Fred Mulholland Tom McCoy Pete Rafferty CDed different day snap above contestant walking toward Lanzo-designed model Looking closely might notice some local residents observing festival Lots standing runway however quite polite respectful sharing field almostbut quitehuman Meet Bob Peru Iselin New Jersey Freds Toms Petes SAM RC winter fly being reported month Bob has K&B 35 FF Kerswap radio local residents have retreated back toward woods barely noticeable something wont want miss Six beautiful ladies sitting row watching wonders miraculous hobby Looks like everything going go right doesnt wait local residents have enough intrusion group has selected come forward protest As can see above has something say What will officials People have come way Canada Up New Jersey lives renowned AMA District VP Joe Beshar As soon Joe heard local citizenry not-quitehumans complaining about use runway immediately rushed Florida help talking AMA Hall Famer Walt Good about situation Walt AMA President #11 first get model respond radio signals 1938 high AMA voltage surely local residents will get message retreat safe distance came As can see picture have gotten heck out Dodge known whether Joe suggested putting garbage can immediate left presence enough Calm restored contest can now go forward dignified manner unwarranted intrusions subhumans out past runway above Mark Patrolia holding father Teds Goldberg Sailplane graceful launch Mark Ted came way Cohasset Maine important contest walt Theyre back now Looky time mean business Can West Pasco Model Pilots Association survive Will Joe get off field back New Jersey safely What about nice models lying around What about nice ladies spectating Can Fred Tom Pete restore order Youll have come back Odessa Florida next year see Model Aviation Fete Ratlerty the tor Sunday activities Today Saturday Pete flying 455-square-inch Lanzo Bomber Torp 29 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri District Re ort Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 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 Freozen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zlmmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Verne IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 616 564-2461 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 recently received copy letter group clubs California Orange County Association Model Clubs clubs worked extremely hard long hours come up list items believe will improve AMA us read suggestions really enjoyed input Alas have lost address group Consequently cannot respond Fellas appreciate efforts put document full good ideas Granted have already tried some varying success have tried AMA yet hope some ideas get mainstream AMA business As should know now Federal Communications Commission FCC its infinite wisdom allowed Notice Proposed Rule Making go out would best wipe out least half new frequencies problem arises mobile radios increasingly being used industry rub have power transmittersseveral times overand can used near flying site someone trying fly adjacent frequency talking wipe out time model folks Fortunately FCC legal folks found out about changes did some investigation got AMA off good start another battle try save frequencies hobby industry AMA Headquarters Technical Department AMA Frequency Committee responded battle plans meetings letters responded well Oh yeah some rumors AMA sat awhile before word let out quick study started immediately see impact modelers What over 400 pages document read took few days read dig out hidden bad stuff Most likely someone has explained now write have yet see explanation publications get Im late please ignore ignorance Bob Underwood wisdom talked Sport Flyers Association SFA folks let know what going could get support its members believe organization knew about problem Its help battle offered AMA accepted AMAs mission further hobby Im proud can lead way chips down new FCC situation spend few extra dollars join AMA year Again AMA became focal point continuing struggle retain frequencies ofus Oh yes want thank fine newsletter editors made sure FCC battle tnformation included newsletters very quickly Thank job well done Special thanks go hobby shops joined up quickly got some calls result efforts gave us spark As write dont know things going battle Ive written own letters Hopefully some news will time read column Needless say will have passed end comment period Lets hope win again time read should have ideamaybe couple months ago reported having another down year membership growth As tums out has reversal trend again positive growth rate Hopefully some growth comes fellas like have worked get new people involved sincerely hope continue work last couple years have hard us Lets hope new AMA growth indication some will see light end tunnel again thing thats happened around district growth new chartered clubs know couple may charter area have also talked others other areas means possibility growth can handle Shoot can have club Burgin Kentucky clubs should able spring up just about anywhere Since new Leader Club program began have seen some interest shown fact have notified two clubs district have already passed test now Leader Clubs Congrats order MAC Fliers Chicago area Another Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Lafayette Indiana Cloud Jockeys about change field around bit make better Ive seen field know will proud Although Ive never visited MAC two AVPs members club club promotes regular activities club site community can assure neither club has anything ashamed Now some photos October two Chicago area clubs worked Boy Scouts demonstrations Boy Scouts Camperall Involved demonstrations Chicagoland Circle Cutters Suburban Bamstormers first photo shows some pilots Barnstormers planning mtsston photo Boy Scout admiring splendid models display good-flying Mustang chance see action video sent AVPs Deb Scott Justice Listening sounds video assured Scouts realty enjoying Mustangs flight apologize Circle Cutters including photo act detail too small appreciated photo five combat planes same circle same time Now know what happens two critters get together can imagine what must have like have five working out utter confusion Ill bet kids ate up wonder kept lines becoming tangled mess pictures some rockets flown Unfortunately again photos could used next photo Bud Sielert holding scratch-built Firefly full-scale Firefly new bird being bought USAF expects take delivery 1993 Bud found article about plane magazine built model photos Bud hails Kansas City Missouri reports buddies fly daily except its too windy What life Thats trip batteries charged up weather really nice outside think Ill back off RV-6A go fly models Now thats great idea didnt think before Lets Enough now. May1993 145 RC Control Line Nationals will held July 17-25 Lawrenceville Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Ave St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Because Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced possible changes 72 mHz frequencies have very busy during past month As result being member Frequency Committee because business interests gigantic load phone calls faxes ended up having cut off communications could make living Boy did FCC start panic timely announcement Inter national Modelers Show IMS AMA mailing has helped immensely Several visits clubs mini district meeting have also eased modelers worries Thank goodness Ray Kowalaki retainer monitor FCCs papermill Without Rays diligent attention details such Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM no would have known about FCCs intentions Now have await results tidal waves letters arriving Washington see what FCC gods think us modelers Just remember thing proposal NOTHING cast concrete yet timetable several years case responded letters phone calls lawmakers million attaboys left others.. [Editors note deadline letters comment has extended May 28] Did see list recipients years AMA scholarships Guess majority live guessed itin District 7 pleased see Robert Bittner Appleton Wisconsin John Black Brandon Minnesota Matt Bushore Newton Iowa Tim Czerwonka Chetek Wisconsin Steven Kopeschka Fairmont Minnesota will use awards education Tulip City Air Force MACers fun-fly Bottom left right Jake Steenwyk Tulip City Air Force MAC Holland Darrell Steinke Jerry Timmer Bob Michigansame club different seasonKovaks Top row left right Jim Jean Lasik Andy Waters Tim Bleeker Larry Waters Don Heinz Ken Haynes few weekends ago tripped up snow country Gaylord Michigan meet Jim Northmore pick up Morry Johnsons contribution AMA museum has magnificent twin-engined Curtiss Condor biplane done up American Airlines paint scheme Its large model lots details will taking down Muncie March also have Dennis Sumners trophy-winning Quarter Midget Racer finally being pensioned off Silver Cup off museum An announcement has received about Michigan State Outdoor meet Karl Spielmaker has arranged Sturgis Airport September 12 13 can contact Karl 4690 Burlingame Southwest Wyoming MI 49509 Karl also puts out great newsletterand yes THE Spielmaker Hats off newsletter editors Welcome Pat Rickel Lakewood fledgling newsletter editor delivers Glitch Yep once again newsletters have increased quality numbers Darned can give editors encouragement its real labor love readers AMA Leader Club program booming along least three clubs districtthe Pebble Creek Flyers Wisconsin nearby Milwaukee Simitar Squadron Okay Gordy River District RC Eagles Michigan have also read newsletters several clubs working Leader awards too Good trips around district have neglected because necessary recent visits AMA HQ did get Romeo meeting plan get Duluth March Don Beotfield Mark Robotti will trek up Bud Gormans area stay evening visit clubs Hibbing area RC guys will also get see usI hope will need snowmobiles Dont forget send photos. have camera Model Aviation ts love RC airplanes Look St Paul Model RC flight instructor lines chance fly Flags mark action Theyre excellent dancers location flight waiting station great hand body motion Waters presents Awards Appreciation energetic Al Scidmore Carl Mohs MARCS Sailplane Symposium Ray Juschkus photo Betty Kovacs Jean Lasik District 8 AVP Tulip City Air Forcethe real hot dogs Photo Don Hovenga Tn-City Radio Controllers formerly Hangar 13 Beloit Wisconsin recent outing Photo John Larson Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiehoma Texes 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 Wlspering Oaks Drive Colege Station 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 Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written Ernie Harwood reports 1992 US Scale Masters Championships held September 17-20 Irving Texas hosted Irving RIG Flyers Association its North Lake Club Field number participants down last year total 49 registered pilots Some old familiar faces missing good nucleus old hands plus some new upcoming contestants weather cooperated mixture high humidity light winds giving way winds blew straight down runway cooled things down considerably Five rounds flown four flight lines set 10 flight judges having break round year new rules judging instructions devised Chief Judge Kent Walter Chairman Harris Lee change static judging craftsmanship judging four feet aircraft centerline aim improve flight realism fit type maneuvers selected model put limits mechanical options banquet Saturday night well attended speeches presentations kept short Winners special awards Pilots Choice award Dick Hansen presented Herschel Worthy Pacer Technology High Static Military Kit-Built awards Shallesh Patel Scratch-Built Civilian awards Charles Nelson Best Plan-Built Ed Newman Gray Eagle oldest competitor attending meet Chuck Fuller CDs Choice award $100 gift certificate Tom Polapink winners closely contested event first place Terry Nitsch second place Charlie Nelson third place Kent Nogy fourth place Diego Lopez fifth place Bruce Tharpe sixth place Jeff Foley seventh place Gene Barton eighth place Tom Polapink ninth place Eugene Job tenth place Don Hatch CDs Choice Tom Polapink Being Last Sucks T-Shirt awarded Paul Curley gladly handed over last years winner Dave Voglund event could have held willing support clubs members area provided workers Most important members Irving RIG Flyers perfect hosts thanks also go City Irving Parks Department George Gillespie excellent work Thanks too sponsors generous welcome donations would have able put Scale Masters valued valuable support * May1993 147 Terry Nitsch Columbus Ohio shown Also flying F-86 Sabre Kent Nogy F-86 Sabre first-place placed third score 1829167 winner Photo Joe Kocyan Photo Contest Director Ernie Harwood Top Gun Nats winner Charlie Nelson denied triple crown placed second US Scale Masters Right Charlies Waco Cabin biplane Ernie Harwood photo Left Competitor Clark Hopkins Miami Florida Extra 300 finished 13th Center Mel Whitley Glen Haven Florida placed 14th stunning Hawker Sea Fury RI g ht superb F-86 Sabre earned highest static score Shallesh Patel Eureka California photos Ian Kocvnn Left One-third-scale Skywalker built Bruce Tharpe fifth place Skywalker II made Harold Hester Center Close-up Shallesh Patels superbly detailed F-86 Sabre Violett kit Note armament Right Stearman scratch-built Chuck Fuller Los Osos Florida own plans Photos Joe Kocyan Left Ed Newman Richiand Hills Texas won Best Plans Built award Fieseler Storch Center Greg Singleton came Riverside California Hawker Tempest compete enjoy Right imposing World War I-era Albatros DVa built Mike Brewer Astoria Oregon Photos Joe Kocyan one-third scale Piper J-3 Cub built Jerry Sprinkle Grand Prairie Texas Joe Kocyan photo Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / Koith Dakota Wyoming 9 Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington 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 Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 discouraging hear read about club losing flying site Wyoming dont have problems modelers larger metropolitan areas Wyoming wide open model flying growing popularity across state Three years ago Rock Springs Aeromodelers formal dedication its flying site help support local govemment bodies lot hard work clubs part has first-class site News Wyoming Cheyenne Radio Control Club just finished new field 40acre tract land club has 10-year lease lease costs $880 per year flying strip surrounded lots flat land pilot can land anywhere So far improvements consist two runways fence keep livestock out runway 30 400-foot asphalt club paid asphalt help generous discount builder Simon Construction Company hope add other improvements time money permit Cheyenne Radio Control Club proud AMA club numher 2000 goes name High Plains Flyers John Patton Cheyenne Wyoming During past three years club has club conducted contest its new numerous fun-flys mall showspaved runways weatherman cooperated fullest During summer 92 Sweetwater Aeromodelers held its first pattem contest Jay Lancaster coordinating events Twenty pilots attended contest represented following states Wyoming Colorado Utah Jay put great contest help other club members great time order day awards presentation Sweetwater Aeromodelers presented AMA Award Service Wyoming AVP Chuck Smith Congratulations Rock Springs Aero modelers its award hosting great pat tem contestChuck Smith AVP Wyoming 148 Model Aviation Chuck Smith presents AMA Award Service Jay Lancaster accept ing award Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersiiuD memDers OT MOCK springs weewater AeromoaeIers Flight line ot Rock Springs Sweetwater AeromodelersClub facility Rock Springs Sweetwater Aeromodelers Arizona / California Hawaii / Nevada Utah 1 District Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Eveninga 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiaken Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90806 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenun Long Beach CA 90808 Al Witliamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 Etoy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Its few days since notified results election time read will have several weeks Once excitement exhilaration over looming question remains start first pleasurable task thank encouragement confidence support provided during election process special thanks wife Anne understanding patience over past several weeks months come would like restate pledge 1 advocate interests District 10 members 2 open maintain lines communication within district Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Headquarters 3 fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites 4 establish productive determined working relationship members Executive Council 5 ardently endeavor betterment district AMA Looking over objectives realize enormous tasks insurmountable am encouraged knowing am alone endeavor District 10 has some talented dedicated experienced individuals modeling community solicit look forward everyones participation effort Together know can achieve goals well expand prominence modeling activity district heighten public awareness knowledge sport model aviation approximately 30000 AMA members district ability effectively distribute consequential information crucial addressing critical issues advent District 10 newsletter Ten Forward giant step forward developing timely communication medium exchange ideas concems information variety modeling issues deepest appreciation extended Roger Jaffe tremendous job producing publication Roger has agreed continue editing publishing Ten Forward currently sent AVPs AMA chartered clubs information bimonthly newsletter intended duplication reprinting local club newsletters hoped members District 10 have access material would recommend check clubs officers newsletter editor verify receiving Ten Forward request material included clubs newsletter club currently receiving District 10 newsletter clubs mailing information may need updated Address corrections can sent directly Roger Jaffe 6462 Sunny Brae Dr San Diego CA 92119 items discussed succeeding months Ill best address important issues day well interesting arguably enjoyable aspects happenings District 10 Before use up allotted space months column wish honor request Regge Keyawa convey final farewell District 10 VP following closing portion Regges lastbut until now unpub lishedDistrict 10 column have probably noticed couple things have transpired besides quad bypass prompted get Out slugfest have always supported national flying site AMA long regional now expand support include subregional sites part long-range plan honestly believed Visalia start regional sites hoped seventh subregional site dedicated District 10 can now see few too leaders accepting EAA role model AMA have able redirect acceptance have Muncie high level concentration energy expenditure Perhaps Im just little shortsighted see convergence half million model airplane fliers spectators Muncie site convene Oshkosh have heard numbers tens millions dollars being taken Poberezny EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention money runs sustains EAA keeps dues acceptable level going draw crowd going raise millions dollars large convention money come ongoing development operational cost national site used few say farewell cannot say hasnt fun job has certainly given unforgettable moments Just name fewthe pouring champagne local site learned election win bewilderment sitting first Council meeting extraction tooth through ear AVP Dr Fritz Harrold same meeting gracious acceptance Samurai fliers Tony Copobiancos Crows Landing Western Regional Formula 1 Champ ionships watching very special guy team Dave Shadel soaring Formula 1 thermal another gold spinner watching fun pride first district introduce Reno style Unlimited Racing Madera pleasure initiating bringing first-class symbol district Ill take responsibility putting together initiating Ten Forward although rightfully belongs Roger Jaffe Roger keep Forward alive really viable means keeping district cohesive informed thank hardworking Associate Vice Presidents help assistance over past years Howard Baldwin John Krohn Fritz Harrold Al Williamson Glenn Carter Bob Reynolds Brian Nelsen Rich Hanson Gary Hover Marc Karpowich Betty Stream Dave Pinjuv Dave Peltz Dave said wont change super THANK YOU wonderful folks Reston Headquarters especially Geoff Styles one-beer Bob Underwood Carl Maroney Bob Vojslavek Joyce Hager JoAnne Spamp inato initial contact person says Good morning AMA Headquarters may direct call Yolanda Ill miss Terry Rossiter Model Aviation staff always managed make look good didnt sound too good special love ya Lou Ward know responsible biggest thanks deserves wife Dorothy put up tomfoolery beyond Maybe now can get back what life about did have pleasure meeting faithfully read column let just say thanks finally toast have keep image May days happy prosperous nights heaven May loops barnstormer loops let rolls sevens End Edge Wednesday February 17 1993 710 am AMA Hall Famer Ken Willard lost gallant battle Ken passed away Los Altos California home years day short 81st birthday Ken eager enthusiastic modelera doerpresenting programs modeling gratis numerous clubs national symposia two lovespeople modeling passing leaves void both May1993 149 U Richard Hanson District 10 Vice President Appreciation Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellvue WA 98007 Its pleasure introduce another District 11 volunteer John Crosetto has accepted position Free Flight Contest Board member interested rules proposals before board Contact John input can reached 14809 SE 54th Bellevue WA 98006 appreciate Johns willingness very important work Corvallis Expo will May 1 2 according Jim Trump Seems someone forgot take care things usual April dates arent available will fun-fly BCRCC Field Adair May 2 contest calendar completed Send contest coordinator Bill Smith self-addressed stamped envelope will send schedule Wil Byers has applied sanction slope races over Memorial Day weekend wind blows slope lift around Tn-Cities awesome should fine weekend sloping Wil also has Pro-Am slope race scheduled April 24-25 Memorial Day traditional date NW Regionals Eugene Prop Spinners field across Mablon Sweet Airport northwest Eugene finest control line contest around last year set records year likely continue trend Come see such luminaries Paul Walker reigning World Champion Precision Aerobatics thing Paul master Precision Aerobatics can given tussle Perhaps Ted Fancher equally able world-class stunt flier along top-notch District 11 stunt grunts will battle Out Paul will see world-class speed fliers speed circle carrier fliers deck scale fliers masterpieces airplanes reduced rubble during Balloon Bust Also can watch some young people working way up contest ladder Theres something everyone see compete during weekend Speaking Paul Walker World AMA Championship trophies display Puyallup seen photo top next column small trophy won being Best World shown left big trophy AMA Championship right trophies Pauls Atlantis took first control line Expo drumroll fanfare its time announce formation flying aces squadron District 11 Col temporary Ed Lamb took aside Puyallup Expo told Eagle Squadron #34 has formed Two meets firmed upQuiet Riot 60 Acres August 6-7 September 5 6 Harts Lake Army permitting group thinking about session Kibbie Dome possibly sometime August would like join want information contact Dick Anderson 16033 33rd NE Seattle WA 98155 Dick secretary can get signed up malling list Doug Hunt wants let know third annual Lilac City Fan-Fly will held July 10-11 Barons club field Deer Park north Spokane information contact Doug West 3123 Kieman Spokane WA 99205 have new helicopter club district Cascade Model Helicopter Club operates region north Seattle EverettlSnohomish area chopper pilot living area want find like interests contact club secretary Dick MeKenna 8723 Del Campo Dr Everett WA 98208-34 16 Dave VanAuken new prez Clark County R/C Club wrote column club newsletter Figure 9 thinking about hobby attractive occurred actual flying what its about know bringing plane field no else flying entertaining few minutes After few members show up can discuss various ideas about planes much enjoyable Everyone has much knowledge share share cant think another hobby information given freely Fishermen wont tell biting Hunters wont tell game modelers will gladly tell get something done make plane fly look better think fellowship attracts us Nice thoughts Dave Eleanor Dove editor BAM News wrote model Amelia Earharts Lockheed Electra cover month dossier column said watched first flights Electra course meant prop-jet Electra earlier Lockheed twin Since truth stranger fictionEleanor rented North Hollywood house Amelia once ownedit seems fair have picture Eleanor bottom previous column Eleanor contemplates new Leader Member award Ev Schoenberg relates contest information crowd Some goodies inaugural contest new BAM field visible behind Eleanor Ev Syd Russell elder statesman editor Plane Talk SRAC newsletter put Out recent issue looked lot like some April 1 efforts pages upside down backwards certain lack cohesiveness Syd remarked direct result no member input NL editor Thats way get some attention Recently put couple gems newsletter First Luce s Law No good deed goes unpunished Second Rosenbaums Rule easiest way find something lost shop buy replacement Steve Shinsel NL editor OMAS News carried long letter Bob Wampler spending year Saudi Arabias capital city Riyadh working hospital pharmacy Bob writes no RC country because Saudis think terrorists could use stuff Xtmtrs Rxs illegal did say could get kits engines glue build planes just cant get radio fly Anyone control line desert about FF among sand dunes Bob echoes things heard about place Desert Storm going sounds like very restrictive atmosphere son over during war perspective differs water-fly contest season upon us Sky Knights holding spring opener OMAS Field April 18 Can Plat far behind Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors Wishing improve flying skills video trains ludges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302