World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
World Championships E 1Aj I~U Springfield OhioJune 29July 4 YOU ARE INVITED study made connection 1976 Nats indicated two out three AMA members live within days drive Springfield Ohio Judging Nats last August study some solid evidence behind Now looking fact will World Championships same location coming 4th July weekend can expect another big crowd modelers Springfield help accommodate want arrangements have made pro vide dormitory housing AMA spectators see Stay section article What Can AMA Members Expect Will worth trip What will cost participate spectator viewpoint answers cost can minimal example no admission charge will ever parking charge $2 per day per car Since six days involved Wednesday June 29 through Monday July 4 thats $12 worth parking AMA members can get unlimited parking $5simply show AMA card upon arrival field Booster Package AMA members can also get special booster packagea $7 valuefor $5 pack age provides souvenirs collectors items may available after eventbuying booster package now will guarantee receipt following 1 -- Official 3-Color Pin separate selling price . $300 1 cial Poster separate selling price 0 1 WC Cloth Patch separate selling price 00 1 -Stick Emblem separate selling price 00 1 ram Book separate selling price 00 Total value 0 obtain booster package send NATS ENTRY FORMS GET EM NOW Nats entry torms now available AMA HQ Several thousand mailed early May likely contestants should have received now Thus anyone wants entry form has gotten already should contact AMA HQ delay July 11 deadline advance entry savings considerable Entry after July 11 very expensive late entry Nats possible complicated different deadlines different events cheapest simplest way avoid late en try problem enter mail before July 11 $5 check money order now made payable FAI/AMA World Championships Academy Model Aeronautics 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Airfield will two flying circles World Championships runway about 2000 feet apart operations center about half way between will food concessions pa system describe whats happen ing camping area also available airfield flat rate $10 no matter days nights involved--plenty room no advance reservation necessary No water electricity campsite portable toilets will provided Simultaneous competition flying will take place both flight circles Pattern will flown parallel runway regardless wind direction providing unique challenge piloting ability crosswinds occur requirement result field layout fixes spectator location side runway Flying will practice flying Wednes day Thursday June 29-30 actual competition begin Friday July 1 Con test hours will basically about 8 am 5 pm day two-round flyoff afternoon July 4th Awards will follow field about 3 pm soon pos sible after final flyoff round Previous flyoff will feature top 10% contestants will weather permitting-at least four rounds competition determine team positions flyoff will determine individual flier positions During breaks judging relief lunch July1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Washington DC 200051 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1977 RC Aerobatics etc special demonstration fiights planned show new developments tech niques equipment etc last championships held US Doylestown PA 1971 may remember first successful outdoor public demonstrations RC Helicopter flying AMA members attend World Championships spectators wont disap pointed will continuous action accompanied quick reporting scores special effort being made direction including use Olympic-type flash cards Closed-circuit television coverage will also operation show whats happening flight lines other locationsTV receiv ers away flight lines will enable everyone keep up contest various other airfield locations Fees parking program sales etc plus donations needed AMA break financially AMA member officials donating time sup plies services facilities must bought rented during contest period Also team entry fees maximum limited FAI barely cover team mem ber housing food costs Furthermore travel food lodging costs about 12 ficials outside US including judges must covered Stay AMA HQ has motel list Spring field area Rooms will also available AMA member spectators families non-air conditioned dormitories Wittenberg University Springfield $6 per per son per night Morning evening meals college will also availablesend dorm information Awards Ceremony Having airport following competition makes possible present participate enables spectators news media get pictures share cere monies head home early evening Lots happening make RC/WC week greatest modeling event yearmag azine deadlines prevent complete reporting time basic message however Springfield will place during 4th July weekend havent al ready made plans come dont delay ac commodations getting scarce cant come get Booster Package anywayit will provide collector items event SUMMARY OF APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING 1 Financial Review slightly revised version budget accepted January approved noting current membership slightly ahead predictions AMA ended first quarter 1977 within budget Check signing authority various HQ staff members approved 1977 RC World Championships project authorized commit up $25000 ex penses expectation ex penses would offset various income Continued page 59 56 Model Aviation 44 *4 ~IJ President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DCRC NEWSLETTER PROVIDES CHUCKLE always-excellent DCRC Newsletter FRANK MIGINA Editor Washing ton DC area provides chuckle start column month quote article THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDSEL MUR PHY MURPHYS LAW TO THE UNDER STANDING OF THE BEHAVIOR OF R/Cers AS RELATED TO THE BUILDING OF MODEL PLANE 1 Any piece wood cut length will too short 2 Identical parts built under identical condi tions will identical fitted 3 Tolerances will accumulate unidirectionally toward maximum difficulty assembly 4 plans call n components will n-minus-1 components box S probability dimension instruc tion being omitted plan drawing directly proportional its importance 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 probability building two left two right wings 90% 8 Any error can creep willconsis tently direction will damage construction 9 Any known flat building surface will cause built-in warp AND ADD FEW OF MY OWN 10 If kit has several sheets plans will come variety unrelated designs frequently different languages 11 Estimated glue requirements will always short due failure consider glue need ed clothing table top carpets 12 Standard package amounts modeling materials always small amount short amount needed 13 Patience always runs out before problems PHOTOS IN CLUB NEWSLETTERS surprising number club newsletters now including photo section just opened three row morning mail reminding mention extra effort make newsletter interesting previous item quoted article DCRC Newsletter addition excel lent articles also always have interesting photos club activities Suncoast Aero News Suncoast Aeromodelers Pinellas County Florida George F Cable editor photos 1977 officers nice gesture because puts faces names know leaders just bit intimately appreciate BUT THE ABSOLUTE CHAMPS photos Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society ARCS 126 photos April issue Flypaper 126 photos included ARCS Officers club ac tivities both indoors outdoors full cover age Toledo Weak Signals Conference honored AMA President Executive Director Clemens Worth photos Terrific ARCS Flypaper put together Clyde Stacy NOTE OF SADNESS found ARCS recent Flypaper form memoriam KARL S LEACH Karl known us dedicated club worker friend since 1971 RC World Championships Pennsylvania AMA volunteer worker Nationals level Karl will missed CLUB CARD IS REQUIRED ON THE FLITE BOX Florida Suncoast Aeromodelers fore going flying field might also good idea FCC license copy AMA license too probably will forget leave flight box home Other clubs copy idea TWO MODELERS WIVES WERE TALKING said other YOU CAN BET THAT WOULDNT SET FOOT IN MY HUSBANDS WORKSHOP WITHOUT TETANUS SHOT TO ERR IS HUMANTO BLAME IT ON THE OTHERGUY IS EVEN MORE HUMAN Les Hard Lansing MI PUBLIC IMAGE OF AEROMODELING VIA AMA beautiful new 4-color 8-page fold-out folder describing aeromodeling Acad emy Model Aeronautics just off press written language public can under standl will used give-away piece shows functions AMA volved will included AMA mail going new addresses have 100000 printed first order hopefully will need soon beautiful folders available clubs reasonable quantity upon applica tion Call write AMA HQ sug gested folders just placed table handed out individually Hand ed out individually handshake smile will bear far importance Just placed table picked up will disappear like snowflakes July club should have few folders send prospective new members sure city officials community leaders! HELP PLANT AEROMODELING SEEDSI II TODAYS MODEL ENGINES HAVE SO MUCH horsepower maybe safer just horses AND SPEAKING OF POWER Around model airplanes might smart always scared word safety will make sense REMEMBERSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENTI FIRST AID KITGOT ONE dont know promoted FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Reading PA complete first aid kit donated local surgical supply house find out about first aid kit its contents might write Flying Dutchmen through AL SCHAEFFER 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 might enjoy exchange newsletters active club current newsletter found AMA Show Team has 18 bookings thru June 18th WOW IGNORANCE IS SOMETIMES FUNNY BUT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE PRICE INCREASE REASONS YOU WOULDNT GUESS just received price bulletin Model Rectifier Corporation some interesting observations some unsuspected price boosts come MRC says case imported products such MRC Tamiya MRC-Enya have strong ly affected addition normal creases costs raw materials sharp increas es value foreign currency relation dollar instance since January 1st yen has increased value almost 7A% relative dollar Ocean freight rates have increased 15% ROPED IN BY MACRAME? Tucson AZ Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club Newsletter Hanger Talk has new editor R S Martens takes over Ed Hagerlin District X AMA Assoc VP has done job long time well Martens first issue quotes frustrated club member mumbling about non-starting engine saying think Ill start going wifes macrame class stead foolishness Patience fella DARN GOOD ADVICE! WORK HARD AT HAVING FUN WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE THERE WILL BE PLEN TY OF TIME TO REST LATER July1977 57 Caught during lighter moments during FAI ClAM Bureau officers meet ing spring L-R Pierre Chausse bourg Sandy Pimenoff AMA President Johnny Clemens Chaussebourg France ClAM French Secretary Pimenoff Fin lands ClAM President Clemens ClAM Information Education Subcom mittee Chairman AND WHILE THINK OF IT seems road happiness almost always under construction SAFETYAND SELLINGI Dont forget keep eye spec tators make sure remain safe piace Speaking spectators dont forget talk too potential club members advice Wing Tips newsletter Mid-Hudson Modelmasters E R VanGorder Editor AMA ELECTION UPCOMING year District Vice Presidents odd-numbered districts will elected along national office Secre tary-Treasurer REMEMBERTO THE VICTORS BELONG THE RESPONSIBILITIES FAN MAIL FROM EAGER YOUNGSTER greatest compliments receive mail young folks am sure KEVIN GOLD Poughkeepsie NY learned about chose write would imagine seeing column Model Aviation wish could share Kevins letter sounds like Kevin eight years old letter very care fully spelled out pencil very large letters can read easily Kevin asks whole life airplanes have built have won contests must answer him will get personal answer AMA let terhead built first model plane age 9 member boys model air plane club club met once week Public Library Indianapolis Indiana club directed fine young fellow name Ed Ohlsendorf friends 54 years ago! about memory Kevins information didnt keep track number planes have built would guess number hundreds am proud say won quite few contests much fun feel should now pay back some fun serving officer Academy Model Aeronautics helping others have fun might interesting note can become well-known through modeling Kevin Golds letter addressed Johnny Clemens alright address wrong somebody postal service knew Johnny Clemens letter promptly delivered second time has happened Ill tell about other time future article real unusual experience involved previous AMA Pres ident like kids might drop young Kevin Gold greeting address 12 Shera ton Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 ENCOUR AGE THE KIDSII RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH OF USII has occurred whether have inspiration darn sure have obligation help guide youngsters communities EXPLAINING BAD MIDAIR CRASH Two RC fliers explaining what caused violent midair mishap flying formation suddenly followed too close front LINDBERGH CONNECTION TO MODELING 50th anniversary Lindberghs flight New York Paris found inter esting learn wing tips Spirit St Louis shaped balsa wood AMA DISTRICT MEETINGS MEET YOUR LEADERS thinking AMAs leaders AMA membership should meet other should consider problems aims near eyeball-to-eyeball possible should diminish problems raise aims JOHN BYRNE District II VP held very interesting district meeting during WRAMS Show White Plains NY gave op portunity district officers meet first hand AMA President AMA Executive Director Since district meet ings open meetings also gave indi vidual members district chance meet both district national officers District excellent meeting headed District VP CLIFF PIPER attended some 400 people very active 495th SQUADRON again sponsored organized fine gathering Besides meeting itself 495th exhibits prizes refreshments lot offriendly modeling hostmanship AMA President Executive Director unable attend because representing US FAI meeting AMA leader ship well represented Secretary-Trea surer Earl Witt AMA Special Events Di rector Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ fine first-effort District VII meeting hosted very active well-known CARDS Club Lansing Ml District VII VP HARDY BRODERSEN directed meet ing technical sessions excellent CARDS conducted model show competition sparkling ban quet CARDS pleased first try hosting district meeting already planning next year may possibly get weary fre quent praise Lansings CARDS earn praise hear bit jealous just top CARDS Im sure praise will come way District IV Vice President JOHN SPALD ING called district meeting Richmond VA area Mechanicsville Elementary School first assembling District IV officers AMAS top officers meet ing developed interesting ex change questions answers construc tive suggestions AMAS leadership well represented AMA President Executive Director Secretary-Treasurer Discus sion lasted about 1030 am until 5 pm novel lunch wagon break lunch District IV banquet evening included some best steaks banquet-goers have ever enjoyed dessert very interesting program past-president May nard Hill development famous auto-pilot Maynard also displayed very en tertaining sense humor never recognized before THE SUIWVIARY OPINION OF DIS TRICT MEETINGS best communication devices certainly should encouraged expanded upon District V Southeastern states ly district no meeting has held hoped can planned soon cause both AMA leaders District V members would benefit associa ti AMA NEEDS TALLER PRESIDENT Apparently some CARDS Club think waves make AMA President should taller least assume since gave necktie hangs clear ground thanks Bob Smiths efforts locating Im choked up fellas! AT HEATED SPECIAL INTEREST MEETING group always trying force way everyone heard say MOST PEOPLE WONT ADMIT THEIR FAULTS lD ADMITMINE IF HAD ANY TWO INSPIRING AMA-LADY STORIES needed get Toledo air port TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS handsome RC conference wives couple active area modelers fered drive JAN WITTE DIANNE BAUM furnished trans portation also good-looking company course conversation mainly about common interest model aviation Both husbands active AMA Show Team struck charming deeply thoughtful Dianne Baum said THE THING LIKE MOST ABOUT MY HUS BANDS HOBBY IS THAT IT INCLUDES ME greatest state ments have ever heard relative modeling good positive man-woman-family rela tionship add impact Diannes statement talking later MARCIA WHITAKER wife another member same team Marcia said SURE WE ALL FEEL THAT WAY Much learned here! IF YOU ATTENDED THE TOLEDO SHOW will know popular happenings annual RAFFLE great WEAK SIGNALS CLUB has years put raffle merchandise radios yet donated some kind manufacturers WEAK SIG NALS call AMA RAFFLE have year turned over sizeable check proceeds AMA gesture ap preciation what feel AMA represents thing AMA has always thanked WEAK SIGNALS wonderful action want point out unsung hero heroine have never thanked Ten years ago Weak Signals ED GRADENSTETTER took good lookin 14 year old daughter him helped man raffle booth daughter pitched right helped sell tickets ones us have attended great show regularly have watched ROXANA change year year cute teenager beautiful young lady still selling AMA RAFFLE tickets gals good looks can bet probably sells over half tickets sold FOR TEN YEARS OF UNUSUAL SERVICE TO AMA ROXIE OUR DEEP THANKS ********all now******** 58 Model Aviation Council Summary Cont pg 56 items event sponsorships food souvenir sales parking dormitory fees 2 Nats Review Councils previous deci sion eliminate traditional championship awards discussed reaffirmed ing nature system determine awards unsatisfactory Nats Ex ecutive Committee instructed however provide separate Junior Senior awards age classes combined subse quently agreed such awards would provided top three Juniors Seniors regardless actual placing question paying travel expenses out state officials reviewed left discretion Nats Category Direc tors CL FF RC Scale use funds pre viously approved purpose might necessary noted however tent seek local help initially before considering help outside area 3 FAI Policies agreed teams should normally unless approved otherwise President travel together World Champion ships requirement should stated advance future team selection programs further established World Championships located coun try US team would offered food lodging same basis foreign teams provided entry fee payment team chooses use host facili ties no food lodging expenses will coy ere d Travel expenses home World Championships site return paid AMA US teams US-hosted World Championships Travel expenses other purpose such advance prac tice session team funded other sources such team selection program funds approval program participants re quired use funds also pointed out participation US teams AMA member privilege rather right subject AMA President approval details Executive Coun cil approval expenditure AMA funds involved 4 Conference Calls recent experiment AMA Outdoor Free Flight Committee noted have successful 10 mem bers telephone discussion over hour half cost about $500 agreed type communication reasonable compromise inspiring under standing effectiveness committees reasonable cost compared much higher cost in-person meetings desirable currently beyond funds available approved written requests such calls AMA groups team selection commit tees contest boards etc should submit ted Executive Council approval such calls should accordance recom mendations produced FF Committee experiment 5 PR Report a AMAs new color brochure praised noted designed gen eral public gain greater appreciation model aviation copies distributed via air shows static displays hobby shops other activities Possible industry distribu tion via packaging kits equipment also noted b Health Programs Progress develop ment 1977 effort connection Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon described current negotiations successful AMA clubs will asked con duct local activities during August publi city culminateon nationalTV program over Labor Day weekend c Show Participation AMA HQ participa tion various trade type shows noted about once per month basis Availa bility district display booths announced end year enable VPs broaden participation local events d Rockefeller Center Continuance AMA support 1977 annual Model Aviation Day project NY approved same basis 1976 e FAI Promotion addition major effort 1977 connection RC World Championships Ohio additional ef forts promoting US team participation other countries urged f FCC Campaign Current etforts pro mote individual licenses noted sev eral thousand signed up trade shows effort continue via clubs hobby shops AMA offering FCC applications promotional stickers g Show Teams Progress project described 12 teams now recognized compared two year ago teams being sought industry support de veloping steadily 6 Magazine/Dues noted opera tions continued self-supporting inflation eroding margin end year some change would needed avoid cutback choices noted increase magazine option cost eliminating option unit cost per copy would reduced due cop ies being printed motion increase dues 1978 $20 magazine provided automatically Open members tabled discussion August noted $3 dues increase needed AMA general operations aside magazine major escalation insurance costs expected 7 Contest Boards Problems competition rule-making discussed toward goal improving communications reducing effects industry better representing member terests district meetings use confer ence calls increased contact between VPs Contest Board members noted ways decisions could improved 8 AAAA Contests Approval WinstonSalem NC Control Line contest June AAAA classification 1977 voted noted criteria such approval subsequent years needed better define awarding classification CL 9 Awards Distinguished Service Award approved commanding officer Coast Guard Station Floyd Bennet Air field NY contribution Gate way National Park flying site project Super ior Service Awards approved Duke Fox also Eglin Aeromodelers Flor ida motion limit future award nomina tions per year per VP per award tabled decision next Council Meet ing 10 Sanction Requirements unanimous ly approved existing policy re quires AMA membership participants AMA sanctioned events reaffirmed sanction application should re vised make clear requiring entry limitation exception defined explicit ly 11 District Boundaries Council reviewed several possibilities regarding revisions sev eral AMA districts No decision taken ex cept VP provide information Hardy Brodersen VP-7 regarding current problems view toward future recom mendations 12 Special Interest Organizations need criteria define organizations should officially recognized AMA agreed basic minimum noted requirement AMA membership Some cur rent conflicts noted USPIA vs NSRCA NFFS vs NIMAS etc Executive Direc tor requested propose some basic guidelines acceptance organizations 13 AMA Property Purchase existence tentative proposal Springfield OH noted proposal offers provide proper ty building AMA could own 20 years approximately what expected paid rent during period approved further investigation pro posal should proceeded 14 Flying Site Problems Noting several specific site problems existed concerning use military property Council discussed great detail what help might possible HQ working Pentagon officials agreed HQ would explore cautiously what might done help current prob lem situation causing problems others operating satisfactorily through local arrangements 15 Next Meeting Scheduled 8 pm Wed nesday August 10 Nats California DUES INCREASE IMMINENT Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer Financial solvency future financing Academy Model Aeronautics always priority responsibility Executive Coun cil became urgent topic discussion last Council Meeting Dallas spite steady inflationary economy past five years AMA has able operate price basic dues increase question Council tackled ability hold line looking future esti mated operating costs ability operate maintain same dues rate has result steady membership increase Fortunately operating costs increase direct proportion number members Income mem bership principle source operating funds does increase direct proportion membership membership increases can handled some degree existing staff before necessary hire additional personnel office file space affected little increase Publication supplies July1977 59 repetitive operation require creased printing production costs re duced cost per item membership numbers increase require increased num ber workers originate material short membership increases normal Headquarters operations cost per member de creases except inflation Unfortunately some point time increase due inflation offsets per mem ber cost decrease occurs creased membership Though possible minimize increase staff facilities pur chased services cost salaries materials rents services steadily increase addi tion normal operating costs servicing membership costs uncontrolled some relationship membership size such postage telephone Costs NAA fees others no real relationship mem bership numbers such attorneys fees handling FCC frequency battle FAI team participation insurance Past history has become unreliable guide Council base forecasts fu ture AMA financial needs Items have relatively constant have suddenly jum ped 150% year such audit legal fees costly benefits AMA membership liability insurance increased 58% 1975 29% 1976 22% 1977 indi cations could go up another 146% cost $238 per member before year out past 15 years AMA deficit situation first seven years operating loss two subsequent years Currently AMA has accumulated sur plus $200000 current expenditure rates equal 21/2 months oper ation lead time necessary institute dues increase could severly erode AMA current financial health action deferred until zero balance deficit situation reached appears little choice Council deficit operation avoided question really much increase Along dues increase question having direct bearing future dues rates Council must consider optional sub scription Mode/Aviation membership magazine self-sufficient financially mailing AMA News reprints non-sub scribing members has pressure inclusion contest calendars etc reprints would further crease deficit area number members choosing take magazine option has steadily increas ing since its inception Starting 1975 40% membership chose magazine 52% Open membership taking 1976 year date 60% Open member ship receiving Model Aviation Statistically matter time until virtually Open members will taking magazine option decision include Model Aviation Open memberships will provide re quested information Open members equally cost effective basis permit improvements expansion area financially sound manner Discussion issues tabled until August Council Meeting will un doubtedly result important ac tions August session NEW FAI TEAM TRAVEL POLICY Beginning 1978 US teams World ChampionShips other countries must travel together US port embarkation order obtain AMA payment travel ex penses decision resulted AMA Executive Council meeting April 16 Any exceptions must approved AMA President first teams affected new policy will Control Line Scale Indoor teams next year intent help develop team spirit earlier stage has typical team members have made own separate travel arrange ments totnecticut Maie achusetts Hampshire Rhode IsIad vt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 93811 Associate Vice-Presidesses Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Bou 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Since will traveling period required get column out have asked another guest column finest District supporters good friend Paul Penney MODELING IS ALIVE AND PROSPER OUS IN DISTRICT must least messages generated recent District AMA meeting Blessed good weather people displays prizes previous years combined excellent guest speaker very good AMA presentation requires event labeled success real shortcoming could de tect lack time available very tight program schedule old new friends meet generally socializea de ficiency should certainly corrected next year guest speaker Dr Walter Good can described superb talked inter mixed modeling experiences Europe beautiful scenery portion world way held attention slides gave him credit photograph er talk fluid well organized demonstrating professional is hard act speaker follow AMA portion meeting ably conducted Cliff Piper Earl Witt Larry Bolich representing AMA HQ Cliff highlighted portion meeting formal admission Henry Struck Model Aviation Hall Fame great honor Henry receivea great honor rest us observe Cliff also awarded 495th RC Squadron special service award hosting last three District meetings honor club president receive award half membership officers plaque beautiful now looking permanent place put display Im always amazed what fine people hobby attractsclub members manufacturers AMA officials latter group meet ing Earl Win Larry Bolich just reconfirmed feeling certainly did great job rep resenting AMA HQ Ive probably rambled enough about District meeting you know Ive said aboveif didnt attend hope some comments will encourage come next year Oh almost forgot John Byrne VP-Dis trict II attended meeting Cliff told strictest confidence John just see its done enjoyed visit hope enjoyed visit Cliffs Country Remember John may have Gear Up Lockedbut District have Full Throttle Climbing Sky * * * Since Cliff has given opportunity would like change hats talk little about contest coordination other ganization could worst jobs imaginable ever increasing number contests events difficult best try fit during rather limited flying season have Thus Id like thank CDs other club officers talk correspond sanctions patience help general understand ing Also Id like thank District II Con test Coordinators help interfacing problems between districts Best regards Paul Penney President 495th RC Squadron Contest Coordinator District New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit eld 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Locknort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Craf & Hobbies USAP/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS friend outstanding Free-Flighter District 2 alone whole USA has favored certain other AMA officials letter complaint RC modelers causing specialty lose flying sites buzzing houses 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities churches engaging other intemper ate in-flight activities say favored because letters such though anything plea sant aspect nevertheless welcome justify measure reason bearing title AMA Vice-President providing us opportunity trying useful situations such hand however experiences feeling frustration realizing basic solution problem like lies ability change very nature certain people irresponsibility prudent respect rights others sheer appeal better nature As far can deter no punitive measures available us would solve problem would prevent what happening Drum errant members out organization Legally j deprive offenders AMA insurance protection other benefits membership indivi duals would simply continue miscreances thus extend vexation Free Flighters place themselves beyond influence appeal As has Free-Flighter exactly half-century year can certain ly understand problems confronting presently pursue particular specialty hesitate characterize offending crea tures malicious because congenital re luctance regard brethren hobby anything finest people have times have felt exactly complaining friend about seeming lack concern part some rights others flying site However have come conclusion what deal ing irresponsible PEOPLE lust RCers can recall example fliers rubber-powered craft thrown off flying sites because breaching peace screaming un muffled powered Free-Flight cloudbusters have seen powered machines go through plate-glass picture windows auto wind shields house roofs human bodies have heard rubber jocks glider types raise up fury Hell against such menac ing individuals solution believe lies concept model aircraft associations com prising clubs specialties councils comprised such associations chartered operating within framework AMA Such organizations position wield considerable influence upon flight ethics club members em brace YOUR comments upon subject will greatly appreciated may go long way helping us solve knotty problem Please let us hear SHOW AND TELL Show Teams burgeoning parts country such services should desired demonstration occur Dis trict 2 required strangely enough draw upon AMA group Philadelphia District 3 rule out Arnie Von Rattner WW Flying Squadron described earlier columns spec ialty act Arnie will admit NOT ex actly what talking about withstanding DO have elements great general multiple-act Show Team within length breadth great District 2 Take example worthy gen tlemen-pilots Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Allegany/Olean New York area Take look squadron very large numerous Bristol Scouts George Privateer teaches St Bonaven ture University edits clubs newsletter STARDUST fellow STARS mem bers brought Rhinebeck last fall cantured lens trusty camera goal simulated WW Flying Squad ron operations know Tigers BELIEVE going build impressive exhibition group Now did camera lens gaze upon sunny counte nances dashing airmen note reflect traditionally bright skies Rhinebeck spectaculars /xii have get groups gether over New Jersey New York shall have ultimate Show Team time right District 2 Let know what have YOUR part District could contribute worthy effort Hopefully can tie lot togetherli! MAD Ill can now announce happily have invited put third annual MODEL AVIATION DAY Show Rockefeller Center New York City date will Saturday October 15 1977 hours will 1000 am 500 pm Again shall fly RC Helicopters Con trol Line aircraft ice skating rink demonstrate controlled taxi maneuvers street conduct static displays involving kinds models scale non-scale particu larly full-scale aircraft prominent during LINDBERGH ERA timewise extended 1920s 1940s AMA members WHEREVER vited attend display treasured creations show Bear mind site JUST HAPPENS located New York City Rockefeller Plaza JUST HAPPENS national rallying point tourists four corners land has resultant high degree PR value model aviation richly deserves requires Hence avoid pro vincial feeling Rather regard YOUR show REALLY IS impres sive annual event regarded local New York event instead must viewed NATIONAL scope As previ ously MAD Show will have AMA assis tance presented three District 2 ganizations RC Assn Greater NY RC NJ Assn Model Airplane Clubs Gen eral Assn Model Airplane Clubs Greater N Y Control Line GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERairn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Prancis Flutrarny 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneni Wharrey Or. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyt 2406 Hillock Cs. Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidoreski 7301 Greon Olod. Cleneland OH 44130 just attended April 16 Executive Council meeting Dallas TX proved usual marathon session 9 am mid night lot business discussed ever some important action taken An item particular interest District III concerns continuing negotiations tween City Springfield OH AMA re-locating Headquarters AMA mod eling museum contest site Spring field airport As recall Springfield airport site Free Flight Soaring events during 1976 Nats Springfield has come up some interesting offers AMA Executive Director instructed continue serious negotiations An additional item concerned possible re alignment district boundaries better bal ance serve modelers particular has some action initiated Dis trict VII Michigan modelers align Dis trict III whole matter needs further study will discussed again Nats Executive Council meeting Another subject unresolved relates special interest groups should relate AMA ever increasing number groups serious attention must given bask issue Now lets turn attention some Dis trict III doings plea material folks has helped number items received First fine discus sion Toledo Don Colangelo president Licking County RC Club Ohio has sent report interesting happen ing neck woods Don writes July 1977 61 members Licking County Radio Control Club privileged recent meet ing enjoy story Confederate Air Force presented Col Reggis F Urschler US Air Force Mr Mark Carr Ohio Department Transportation Avia tion Branch Both gentlemen members Confederate Air Force non profit organization dedicated acquisi don operation preservation military aircraft era call World War II 1939-1945 development liv ing working aeronautical museum dedica ted men flew during World War II film presentation documents ginnings CAF Ghost Squadron sometimes called effort expended acquiring restoring some aircraft aircraft background ac companying photo CAF P-51-D Gunfighter flown Licking County Airport Col Urschler LickingCoun ty RC Club March m Another item received Ken Reber de scribes Mall display Reading PA 9th Annual Show jointly sponsored Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Reading Tn-County Wing Snappers also Reading Further information can Dave Klein 765 Lobelin Ave Reading PA 19605 special feature will Fly ing Dutchmen AMA Show Team Incidently did know out 12 currently recognized show teams District Ill boasts four Alpha Squadron Team No 101 Berwyn PA Hummingbirds Show Team No 106 Dayton OH Flying Dutchmen No 108 Reading PA Spirits America Show Team No 109 Toledo OH Show teams fine new aspect hobby provide great outlet talent may care competition enjoy purposeful activity also provide very important function selling hobby general public experience teams has indicated great demand kinds groups demonstrations Most teams position having selective accepting show dates due great demand additional item received Francis Fluharty District Ill Associate Vice President West Virginia follows As know mentioned April issue Model Aviation Bryce Peterson Charleston W Va attempted another FAI world record RC seaplanes distance closed course attempt would shown TV near future show aired area March 12th 1130 am Channel 6 Columbus would like personally thank Bryce wonderful publicity model aviation obtained effort am sorry close setting new world record wish him success next attempt Still realm public relations would like report Vienna Sky Sharks Club will holding its second annual static display local shopping mall April 28 29 30 other clubs located areas shopping malls am sure space would made available clubs such display understand other clubs have doing some time such dis plays have successful public relations standpoint have item relating public relations getting involved local parades club am associated has local parades last 20 years As example last year truck dis playing various types aircraft followed truck 23 blocks taxiing Phoenix 40 people along parade route very fascinated plane following truck Thanks Francis Oelawae 0st,ct Colombia 0 Maryland h taolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street tanham MD 20801 Associate Via-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechonicsville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmington 06 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 4813 Wood Home Rd Centernilte VA 22020 Psut Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayeneville NC 28301 didnt make year ask anyone did will tell sure next year Districts first annual AMA meeting Richmond discussions ranged far wide covering usual members curiosities well areas generally discussed What does FAI program mean general membership does Council make decisions financial questions What does Academy actually spend PR program FAI program others What about dues increase does magazine work What does insurance cover other clubs handle continuing need sites What does Head quarters help what new RC frequencies John Clemens president John Worth ex ecutive director Earl Wi tt secretary-treasurer yours truly answered discussed ques tions like above about four hours members went banquet saying certainly coming back next year Bill Cavanaugh VP National Soaring Soci ety Warren Sanders Ron McNally Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Keith Trostle Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots As sociation talked about groups activities what offered member also answered questions about particular part hobby-sport Contest Board members District IV also Contest Coor dinators Warren Sanders Joe Lawrence Contest Board members Ron McNally Control Line Joe Boyle Free Flight Fred Gregg Radio Control Bob Karisson Scale Also present AVPs Scotty Moyer Delaware Eastern Maryland Paul Yaco bucci Eastern North Carolina Chuck Foreman Southern Virginia highlight affair ing banquet talk Maynard Hill After some drinks members pleased find 14 oz steak resting quietly front meal service excellent topped off Maynards slide movie show interesting models anyone could see hundred pound 150 MPH delta-winged beauties down stick-andsilk endurance models shown ac tion made altitude records traveled endurance courses streaked across sky Uncle Sam fabulous meeting attend ed success big plans hatching next years event will probably held same place February will include static displays some interesting talks special modelers So plan now miss Second Annual AMA Meeting District IV Special thanks took time difficulty drive attend Johns Earl really appreciated chance meet another special thanks Districts notables came answer ques tions help meeting very special vote thanks Richmond Area RC Mid-Virginia RC sponsoring activi ty cannot think meeting out saying thanks Joanne Chuck Fore man did Alabama e Florda C 5eoga Minsinnyp C V Snuth Gamut C Tnnnrnsre DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmioghom AL 35205 AssocieOe Vice-PresIdents Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley ltd Montgomery AL 36106 Richord C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summeroille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLootlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodriguez EtO 6th St Ext Villo Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00618 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoobo MS 39358 UN-CLUB OF THE MONTH necessary have AMA chartered club get write-up column Answer NO need group fun-loving members banded together hobby such Gold-Coast Free Flighters Broward County FL Dedicated Free Flighters come miles directions join Bryton Barron grass field fly little planes YOU have unchartered group AMA fliers want see people send goodies question time 62 Model Aviation Col Urschlor presenting photo CAF owned operational World War II aircraft Left rightDon Colangelo LCRC pres Don Stagg VP Mr Mark Carr Col Reggis Urschler pleasant gentleman friend Rex Hinson editor FMA president lq7t Ted Fricker proudly shows Starduster 900 Jeffrey Stein holds see whim baby brother Mike looks Fliers drive 100 miles fly together Boca Raton north Miami south Bryton Barron leader proud Broward County officials fine continued cooperation supplying flying field mowing grass Bryton former AMA Sec/Treas has lots spunk him close books Florida sun arcs slowly out sight want see beautiful couple married 54 years 1922 still honeymoon Ella Whos American Women shes still hold Brv ton tight can Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Anociat Vies-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Qoincy IL 62301 Roben Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiena Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1638 Seifert Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 found mean letters received last month put sure wouldnt lose just took awhile locate place first letter Frank Hughes secretary newsletter editor Sunchasers RC Club Kansas City MO sent copies first three newsletters honorary membership card Frank has airplane modelers since four-years-old P-Si crew chief Japan has Kansas City Po lice Dept 21 years also puts out excellent newsletter As reported last month Kansas City modelers lost air park because homeowner complained about noise city wants use Riverfront Park used strollers fishermen boaters pic nickers along two ball diamonds soccer field city also wants Indians use park powwow 20-acre park lost however benefactor has given Sunchasers exclusive use flying site about 20 miles out downtown about four miles outside city limits Club mem bership checked field before can fly Charley Reed editor Contacts news letter Kansas City Radio Control Club berated mentioning club column have receiving news letter years better ones receive KC/RC group sounds like progressive competition-oriented club Bud Atkinson previous Contest Board member District VI member club Ralph Wellons secretary-treasurer Lapel Flying Modelers Lapel IN wrote invited visit flying site Lapel about nine miles west Anderson IN club has membership about 40 RC fliers usually put three contests year 31 entrants last years AMA fun fly gave away over $200 merchandise plus trophies winners Ralph sent newsletter Lapel Fly ing Express Another mall show put Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN March 5th scheduled April 30th May 1st Bloomington IL Sentral Illi nois Radio Society Club Madison Coun ty RC Flyers Indiana mall show cancelled because club insurance would accepted Merchants Association have also neglected reports clubs Chicago area Ill try collect informa tion about things going around fu ture columns Iowa Michigan Mnnvsvta C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Bos 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Oes Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14t00 W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 531St Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 46174 No District VII report month July1977 63 splendid group IL-HI Little kids tront JetTray Stein Uari Andre Mandiola Mike itein Standing Dean Slack Donnie Strong lrv Stein John Arthur Bryton Barron little Alan Stein front him Ted Fricker William Scott Ladislao Mandiola Rex Hinson Bob Myers Other important fliers shown Howard Heminger Jim Stewart George Huson Al McAdam Don Strong Duke Tiny Donovan Don Wilkinson Next month Vistrict 5 Report goes Indoor meet Tullahoma TN Americas top Scale fliers little funny biplanes beautiful women Dont miss President unchartered club Bob Myers preparing rubber job lrv Stein son watch Arkansas srana Meerco homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aasociate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaun N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75090 knew would stop blowing finally calm down thought might able get back air now has started raining getting severe weather Maybe time contests get full swing weather will stabilize Hope early con tests got shows will getting out con tests hope see will convert some District get-to gethers Ill Hi-Sky Bash Midland July 16-17 will use banquet um RC meeting doesnt keep AMA member coming just will consider RCrs problems first same goes Fort Worth U/C contest July 2-3 will relate mainly Control Line affairs also hope get Lawton Soaring Bash LAFFS always put good contest people come Ill expect deal Soaring Problems will get other contests will glad talk you collar field miss local bash look up Nats plan River side CA 1977 Nats Going through copy June issue find contests week-ends So wont able get just got back Council meeting Dallas April 16 spent full day again Please take time look through issue am sure will reported elsewhere magazine Ill use report will say Bud Tenny AVPs Dallas area able give Council much good info pertinent agenda dont agree what Council did dont sit brood about self Dont bother complaining bud dies have gripe get Put paper send cant write nail contests Nats Let help worry about dont hear means happy what Council did insurance changed have reading magazine will know about Biggest thing Rockets no longer covered Airplanes boats cars still have specific question write HQ Write dont get reply dont know about per sonal experience might prepare yourself insurance possibly cause dues crease next year times like make rough Council members What has come has come Just sure will keep minimum fi nally gets have asked magazine people put out something might help general membership know operation works am sure HQ gets inquiries continually might letters HQ response know oper ate Just write have problem Which district officers does what does say affect rules pro posals say hope member AMA has Radio Control license dont fly Radio Control no charge li cense time HQ has Form 505s andy have some too will Cost postage13 cents FCC contem plates changes count numbers radios dont have have radio get license So help fellow modelers get license Are interested Old Timers Helmer Johnson let know now chapter SAMs Fort Worth No 29 have contest sanctioned RC Old Timers set August 13th T-Bird Field Benbrook Sounds like great fun Chicken event add-em-up Ia Soar ing interested Old Timers con tact Helmer Johnson 5812 Wales Ave Fort Worth TX 76132 TACs put static display new Temple Mall good show Dan Am burn John Greiner showed movies video tapes large crowdall day Bill Dawson just moved back San Antonio area interested contacting CL peopleespecially CL Stunt Write him 11226 Bel Air San Antonio TX call 733-7387 He would like hear Boy did get told off Glen Brieger Corpus Christi newsletter Trans mitter No have misplaced lust lead-in time required get magazine miss few items would like get mailed last minuteApril 18 will appear July sue will reach member subscribers late May So please bear tolorads C Kansas ska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 401A Sooth Hydraulrc Street Wichita KS 672t 1 Associate Vic-Presidnls Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa BInd. Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 S Aandes Pt Oenoer CO 60232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wiscoansin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonisch 7810 Lowell St Overland Pslo KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1784 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boa 56 Kinstey KS 67847 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 64104 last District IX VP column Gerry Deneau Assoc VP Colorado gave sight Denver CO flyers have able come up three new flying sites Following part 2 Gerrys report Acquiring site often just tip iceberg Now comes problem develop ing site Some items delt 1 TerrainIs relatively smooth good shape because worst expense could have leveling would grader site requires lot dirt removal involves heavy equipment expen sive However several solutions a Hire doneOuch could really bend club finances flying cir cle graded home lot moved 3 ft end 180 ft square area other end took 1 days road grader almost $700 b An alternative would contact heavy equipment operators union area type organization usually quite civic minded could great help considered project beneficial community periodically have training programs train heavy equipment operators conditions right could use project training ground c course alternative both above would have government agency owns land dirt moving usually quite practical road grader needed because can area maintaining roads However heavy earth moving jobs usu ally arent practical because dont have type machinery 2 Hard SurfacingThis next problem solved after site level Asphalt usually cheaper concrete However can run anywhere $40 $100 per square foot depending quality base desired $60 per square foot would rea sonable figure Denver area Using $60 square foot following costs would involved 500 ft X 100 ft RC landing strip $3000 b flying circle 80 ft outer radius 50 ft inner radius 12252 square feet solid disc would 20106 square feetthe ring would cost $735120 disc $1 2064 Note Wichita U/C circle much less Gerrys estimatebut originally used black type surfacing called slurry mixStan financing hard surfacing usu ally accomplished assessing club members certain amount putting money field fund several years Also gov ernment agencies will help share cost 3 Grass AreasIn parts country have lots rain usually no prob lem biggest problem keeping mowed However area Denver live semi-arid climate takes irrigation grow things source water city water well required could real prob lem land remote established water sources example 200 ft well costs $1 200 drill need pumpdo have electricity Usually recourse hard surfacing am just men tioning because discussions CL club meetings often overlook water prob em 4 Access ParkingIf govern ment-owned park area usually fur nished leasing private land sug gest lease land adjacent road ever still need provide off-street park ing isnt too bad project get members together put fencing help spread gravel project can usual ly accomplished under $500 purpose discussing site costs clubs often think initially problem getting land later hit reality site improvement clear understanding costs good planning solutions costs can usually obtained example Jefco Aeromodelers Denver area working State Park Manage ment State Budget Committees deter RC field Chatfield Park can 64 Model Aviation financed six-to-one ratio funding government club currently possibility So clubs out looking sites get busy can plan work hard helping develop site Good luck Arizona California ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Aseoclata Vlee-Preaidmnta Robert Bernet 98-1000 Komo Mai Ovine Ajee I-lI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creak CA 94596 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Straw Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Sat Jose CA 96136 Betty Stream 3723 Sanowdeno Avenue Long fleactt CA 90608 Granger Williams 181 Pawenee Street Sen Marcos CA 92069 Once again Im writing report Florida However keep touch mat ters out District X via phone lots letters awhile misunderstanding District X about spending money allotted Nats got impression some groups figured given $1000 must spend $1000 Consequently move underway import lot event direc tors points east felt lot individuals overlooking some powerful talent right California After expressing views along some help Alex Chisolm tide turning looks like California Nats will brought largely California work ers Im pleased add Free Flight portion will put spending hardly pen ny money allotted personnel Before leaving Florida fore sight pack couple Free Flight models ship along spacecraft attended meet Daytona put Daytona Eagle-Beagles ran old buddyn Rex Hinsona Boca Raton also saw Frank Carneyn last saw back Air Force After vast expanses Tafta prepared small fields short engine runs used did have good time meet directed Phil Bayly Oh yes lost model test flight fuse didnt work suppose eaten alligator swamp last seen over 3000 miles lose model also attended Radio Controlled Soaring Glider meet Cocoa Beach meet held high wind took high toll folding wings also made spot landing extremely difficult wind gusting meet put Space Coast Gulls watching ran old free fighter turned button pusher Gordon Fisher now Florida good travel United States find old friends sharing common hobby Meanwhile back CaliforniaI talked Sandy Norton co-director Free Flight Nats says permission use site 12 miles ezstof March AFB finalized sure looks ossible Also works 600 acre site abutting south Free Flight site RC Soaring Gliders would give quite bit sep aration though necessary desir able Sandy also looking getting Perris airport site RC practice flying far enough March interfere about 20 miles can assure effort being made make best Nats ever recently held election District X replace Free Flight FAI committeeman George Xenakis served since committee concept set up resigned polled FAI clubs District X see choice would received three nomi nations pared two sos avoid splitting vote too thinly am pleased announce winner Doug Gaibreath took over duties April 15th Doug well-known respected FAI fraternity hope FAI fliers will give Doug support Hell work THERMALSI Alaska Idaho Montana Sregor Washiotton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dietrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Preuideots Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Orease Rn 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th Pt. So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 Ne Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Several months ago mentioned structures laboratory model builders held Puget Sound area time known sponsoring lab nor got started Max Musgrove president founder CAN DO kind enough drop line give us some details CAN DO non-profit organization uses volunteer professionals instruct others may have better life involved two dozen different programs will consider anything serious person might suggest help Some examples pro grams include digital electronics pea pod model sailboats darkroom art jigsaw toys structures lab others number well-known organizations companies have contributed significantly equipment funds lab program suggested worked out three people Brian Welander has taught model airplane building CAN DO John Haskin model builder himself Max Musgrove class instructor quali fled field class will nearly over before read maybe can get some information works out attendees Maxs objectives build booklet result class class would appear excellent project anyone seriously interested model air plane design Boeing Management Association holding Eighth Annual Scholarship Contest 9th 10th July location Kent Space Center just south Seattle I-S Scholarships will awarded con testants up age 18 amount $2500 addition trophies merchandise awards will given Nineteen events will held 18 under 12 events Open age group Control Line events held Goodyear Stunt Profile Carrier Fast Combat both age groups Scholarship age group events include above plus Y2A Profile Proto Slow Combat Free Flight events both age groups include tAA Gas Unlimited Rubber Outdoor HL Glider Towline Glider addition scholarship contestants will compete Outdoor Peanut Scale Indoor HL Glider Easy B Special ty events both age groups include RC open class Sailplane RC standard class Sailplane Rocket Streamer Duration Rocket Sparrow Boost Glider scholar ship contestants will also compete Design Craftsmanship Rocket Parachute Dura tion contest open anyone valid AMA NAR license Canadians also very welcome have MAAC license Free Flight Outdoor events will flown outdoors over grass field Indoor events will flown nearby school gymnasium RC events will flown over grass paved runway Control Line events will flown over asphalt except Combat events will flown over grass get information write Boeing Manage ment Association Attn Ted Caputo P0 Box 3707 M/S 17-26 Seattle WA 981 24 Tele phone 206 655-6130 Coming events should forget May 29-30 May 1 May 22 May 29 June12 June19 July 9 & July17 July 31 Northwest Controline Regionals Eugene Everett Combat Meet Ron Scoones CD FAI & Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie RAG Meet Harts Lake Prairie Hawks Spring Opener Harts Lake Prairie Norwesters Annual Portland 10 BMA Scholarship Contest Kent FAI Old Timers Harts Lake Prairie Sweepstakes F/F Harts Lake Prairie SOBs June 11 & 12 Portland Soaring Society June18 & 19 Ft Stillicoom Park PS Gulls June25 & 26 Dynamic Soaring Soc Stanwood July 2 & 3 Vernon BC Annual July 16 & 17 Tn-Cities R/C Richiand July 23 & 24 Moscow Idaho Annual July 30 & 31 Eugene Oregon Annual May 14 & 15 SRAC R/C Carnival May 15 Portland AA Pylon May 21 & 22 Pattern & Scale Helena May 28 & 29 Form 500 Champs Kent May29A Pylon& Form500 Spokane June 4 & 5Kidney Benefit Kent RAMS & Hawks June 4 & 5Pattern Billings June18 & l9Spokane Internats June 25 & 26 Sport Scale Pattern Mt Rainier R/C June26 AA Pylon& Form500Spokane July 2 & 3 Pylon Form 500& QMTacoma July 2 & 3 HAYSTACK Portland Sky Knights July1977 65 JUN IO FLIGHT missed introduc tory page last issue Mode/Aviation want mention again page youngsters like build fly model airplanes Thats called JUNIOR FLIGHT holding informal contest pick new name orkeep JUNIOR FLIGHT have another name like send Please note term Junior used mean youngsters everywhere Junior reference being made AMAs age bracket members under 15 years age July 1st Its confusing remem ber column kids everywhere whatever age whether AMA members Academy Model Aeronautics wants help young beginning modelers thats Im writing page month Its also Im working Junior Pro gram program service youths civic groups wanting set up building and/or flying programs youngsters AMAs belief youngsters just entitled adults enjoy aeromodeling want see get chance Right now can help us writing telling us what think groups like schools Scouts Ys clubs can kids also what kind help think such organiza tions need AMA Announcing AMA Junior Postal Contests start off planning three big postal contests 1977/78 school year First will Control Line contest fall Indoor contest during winter followed Outdoor Free Flight postal next spring good familiar National Free Flight Societys Mini-Maxi Junior Indoor Postal Contests have run 10 years through pages STAR SKIPPER Ive already received number messages expressing disappoiitment plans discontinue publishing STAR SKIP PER NFFS Postals time such activities receive wider scope better backing nations governing aero modeling body AMA Postals will open mod elers everywhere US other coun tries well 16 years old young er Postals will just AMA ju nior members youngsters whether belong AMA Note AMA Postals age limit 16 younger time flights made goes well AMA Senior member bracket purpose AMA Junior Postals pure enjoyment Postals will give chance fly models compatible abilities under rules accenting pleasure flying will also provide us way getting together sending ideas advance program entering Postals will become sort group Postals will no entrance fees nor advance registration re EDWHITTEN quired Although informal order fly Postals however will necessary competing youngsters have adult supervi sion supervisors should send us request complete set rules time sheets Only entries made official time sheets signed affadavit adult leader will accepted youngster interested flying Postals con tact adult would like help friends dad will fineand have him write us now official AMA Junior Postal Rules Time Sheets will sent ready plenty time before contest dates news Postals next month Better Built Models Fly Better parts keep falling off models Does something always go wrong just about launch Does other fel lows model look sharper cleaner Tell what have do. Pay attention details example lets take little problem loose rear motor hooks Like things model airplane good its weakest part AMA Racer Cub may have greatest glides rear hook rubber motor keeps pulling out motor will never get wound upthe model will never get up skyand great glide will never get chance help catch thermal solution difficultjust put hook stay! Installed properly won t pull out AMA Delta Dart Cub pin OK Bend shown drawing can bent large pair pliers Start first bend round part head pin Pins cheapif hook ends up looking like drawing bend another yet anotheruntil have does look like now need hole near end motor stick insert hook So carefully press straight pin stick 1/8th inch end Wiggle bit try split wood Take out Apply little cement hole front insert hook placeup tight against stick Let dry completelyl dry apply another light coat cement over around stickand wet carefully wrap several turns light weight cotton silk thread through both hook motor stick Let dryagain completely Now thin coat cement smeared finger completely over thread hook Let dryand thats itthere stay! Complicated Nopejust simple job done well Now wind up hook will stay putand youll get up high thermaljust like knew could thats way approach steps building modelneatly logically thoroughly SRPSM bunch letters want everyone become familiar rep resent logical starting place ginning aeromodeler whether RC Control Line Free Flight letters SRPSM stand Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model Success building flying model air plane comes easily SRPSM beginner early success important No thing turns youngster off faster some thing too difficult build wont fly way finished Thats right isnt kids SRPSM beginner can learn adjust what makes fly Todays plastic prop bearing assembly easily available building SRPSM diffi cult Some degree flight can achieved Hand Launched Gliders simple too some kids just dont get knack right away throwing trimming difficult due great difference launching glid ing speeds So start SRPSM several good SRPSM kits already being manufactured best known course Academy Model Aeronau tics AMA Cub Delta Dart AMA Racer Other good ones include Sigs Cub new Uncle Sam Comets Fly Boy Cadet Peck-Polymers ROG Stringless Wonder Tern Aeros Skipper Jetcos ROG Midwests ROG Jascos all-balsa Flash X-12 Flash X-1 8 Vintage Aeros Square Thing others too just cant put finger moment manufacturers make beginner kits will mention ing pages believe useful you go local hobby shop take magazine specifically ask kits name dont have let shop sell something complicated shop yourself favor saying have have proper ginner kits support local hobby shops friends helpers sources materi al Help themsave time knowing what want buy Ask kits listed name manufacturer dont have kits leave Dont take up lot time have other customers need write sending self-addressed stamped envelope addresses manufac turers suppliers very best SRPSM designs ever published July 1976 issue Model Aviation Clarence Mathers Twiggy simple easily built efficient--and really flies Anyone wanting Xeroxed copies Twiggy plans instructions can obtain writing sending 50 cents set requested cover cost mailing reproduction Ed Whitten Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NV 10005 66 Model Aviation J Rear Motor Hook Finished Installation