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AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Key DatesSound April 30-May 2 IMS Model Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Aeronautics Johnson City Tennessee June 19 Annual Membership Meeting Muncie Indianaard Crispin Jr June 19-20 Homecoming Muncie IndianaSafety column has caught up bit controversy over safety question started June 26-27 IMAAwith article some months ago gave Muncie Indianainstructions making pressure system paint July 2 Officer nominationsspraying article did contain information due Headquartersappeared violate laws related pressurePAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots July 7 Officer nominationvessels questioning instance validAssociation always exemplary AMA Special acceptances due atPressure vessels controls nothing beInterest Group contributed $500 become Headquarterscomplacent about timesustaining member Museum Patron Program article submitted last monthsSteve Buso Vice President shows AMAs Execu July 10-11 Intercities FF Meetcolumn received editor questiontive Director PAMPA Hall Fame plaque Muncie Indianawas brought up concerning use emptywill displayed new museumand Continued page 138presents $500 check AMA oundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Take Pride America Its time year look flying field have improved feel proud Depending good field looks proud feel may qualify award under Take Pride America program sponsored US Department Interior Two years ago Farragut Flyers Idaho won award auspicious program recognizes people groups have appreciably improved piece US real estate Statewide awards usually presented appropriate state capital national awards bestowed Washington DC special ceremony occasion impressive club wins makes memorable event about making real effort year improve field its highest possible level also enter national contest state has coordinator Just ask us AMA HQ list addresses can get application form state win youll glad asked Best luck Birds model aircraft Telephone calls often come clubs have run dedicated say fanatical bird lover claims model flying disrupting Mother Nature Let say am bird-watcher ornithologist honest years model flying have never seen bird scared off model being flown responsibly have flown company hawks turkey buzzards eagles Lodi Wisconsin nicest slope soaring sites country hawks frequently have passed right through formation flying sailplanes problem birds scared models should afraid full-size noisier aircraft yes can seen bird strikes reported airports parts country costly efforts made get birds off airport property So month have enclosed photo Keep page handy use need could have day would have enjoyed ducks much flying Flying Falcons RIC Club NY Archie Defendini promised himself last year would put something back hobby has given him much enjoyment years Continued page 138 Left Members Howitt School New York stable five aircraft June1993 137 Above ducks like water Yes also seem like model airplanes Photographed Brimfield Massa chusetts float-fly ducks geese aplenty lake looking handouts came right up fliers hugged shore float planes took off directions Birds animals arent terrified model planes adapt quickly sport SoundlCrispin Continued page 137 mousse can something similar nature fabrication add-on muffler model engine question also applied manufacture stand-alone muffler portion article contained drawings instructions such muffler withdrawn does bother since mufflers use quite number individual designs have submitted Some effective reducing sound levels especially useful desire minimum cost really two important points bear mind first using cans pressure vessels means comparison spray systems relevant second consideration really has whether consider modeler rather dumb unable follow basic instructions concepts no doubt purchase spray can type local grocery drugstore contents under pressure couple reasons would puncture such can getting rid contents us would consider contents PR RounduplStyles Continued page 137 did founded club Howitt Middle School Farmingdale Long Island has taught 25 years See photo some members group 18 happy club members Archie has seen firsthand problems growing up getting good education becoming responsible member community knows model aviation can real motivator great alternative pluses apparent enthusiasm demonstrated bunch kids club now has five fully equipped airplanes young men earned funds equipment selling candy bars after school Ron Marino Sunrise Hobbies provided special school discounts contribution success program assuredly deserves mention Special thanks also go David Tomko George McLean Jack Cohen training efforts dont want forget Falcon members Randy Fred Bill John always rather obnoxious concentration certainly would appreciate contents being sprayed around work progress shop Safety something us should practice Accidents take holiday types spray cans use flammable substance propellant quite often contents will also ignite Cans fall category will normally carry such notation usually small print somewhere can makes absolutely necessary contents exposed anything would result ignition Probably likely cause would lit cigarette solution to smoke shop contents cans has expended can safely proceed desired application cans thin few individuals would capable performing type welding manufacture add-on muffler Holes need bored like boring hole steel plate wood block odds will done very carefully hand Assembly can tubesand whatever else requiredwill done using compound such J B Weld assumption procedure does mean will creating hazards ourselves innocent bystanders Common sense will go long way comes safety ready willing able instruct boys show up Cedar Creek Park field Seaford Chartered Club #2257 RC Air Command Ltd got itself splendid front-page photo story Taylor Missouri newspaper west side great Mississippi River far Quincy Illinois Taylor boasts its own airport sixth consecutive year Model Aviation Benefit Airshow run energetic AMA club photograph newspaper shows club president Randy Geers AMA 92461 explaining US AirCore 40 young Jeremy Schmitt Shawn Cox Also onsite helicopters ducted fan jets scale WW II aircraft sport models sanctioned event air show ran 10 am 6pm Saturday Sunday Using buddy-box system club allowed visitors try RC flying proceeds event going local Muscular Dystrophy Association club assured best kind publicity option AMA chartered club wanting improve add another dimension its image need help much easier get well known doing good things neighborhood Think about le wony about accidents shop practice things demand care Tools sortsdrill bits knives saws pins other itemshave sharp edges Improper usage will certainly result cuts learn use things care Recognize hazard learn cope risk actual operation models can hazardous uninitiated encounter everything chance cuts breaks bruises being hit rapidly turning propeller type manufacturer material burns contact hot exhaust cylinder head back strain lifting heavy aircraft infection ticks rashes poison ivy tripping over canopy stake eating bad hamburger contest going sleep running off road retuming long trip meet number other situations point must use common sense follow safe practices aspects sport Perhaps will response will decide can print home project articles can hope will able continue number drawings methods using devices hand Watch further information Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors wishing improve flying skills video trains judges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 $1500 residents orner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As may know now AMA has secured improved insurance program beginning March 31 1993 no increase cost less cost AMA also reduces exposure AMA big hits insurance claims AMA shops insurance market year best coverage possible reasonable investment cant imagine anyone would want need coverage currently offering members $25 million per incident protection applies individuals clubs site owners also provides up $5 million aggregate coverage flying site owner insurance year provides EQUAL protection model airplanes boats cars rockets no restricted limits cars boats rockets past great package available because AMA large reputable association history modest claims good track record modeling categories have reason believe coverage will available successive year assuming reasonable claims record Headquarters reports renewals new memberships running several percentage points above 1992 1991 records growing Growth means will able offer services programs YOU can help hobby/sport convincing friends become AMA members frequency thing most-asked question days Whats happening frequency issue As know Federal Communications Commission FCC engaged major restructuring Land Mobile Communications service involves lot models could impact model operating safety implemented initially proposed huge response AMA members others has caused FCC extend comment period May 1993 commission has also held briefing session attended AMA RC industry representatives other users point apparent FCC calling document first cutsubject change also apparent proposed implementation schedules will delayed doesnt mean home free means must continue press case intend FCC certainly knows virtue thousands letters has received need look whole thing realistically however Certainly will ever-increasing demand frequencies personal communication remote control needs burgeon Because must promote research aimed reducing band-pass requirements equipment going need tighter requirement transmitters receivers order SURVIVE increasingly HOSTILE RF environment Food thought seems 27 MHz so-called citizens band needs recaptured virtual wasteland illegal operations linear amplifiers operators illegal frequencies Ive done some monitoring recently found jumble communications hysteria people operating illegally people using utterly profane language short absolutely worthless slice spectrum Can reclaimed point doubt limited ability FCC police its frequencies really bugs operate circumspectly allotted portion 72 75 MHz bands certainly should operations 27 MHz absolute waste useless transmission am concerned mobile equipment 72 75 MHz bands becomes easily cheaply obtainable bands will go way 27 MHz sure hope that doesnt happen FCC simply does have manpower patrol control total frequency spectrum frequency assignments currently have coupled other authorized users working very well basically provides 10MHz frequency separation between us knowledge have no reports transmission harming Similarly have minimal problems transmissions bothering us As know model operations considered secondary users must tolerate interference now-proposed mobile communications assignment within 25 MHz frequencies would intolerable us current equipment visualize unsafe scenario thats reason making real issue proposed change FCC 4Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Editors note Please read Executive Director Mankowski s column updated information ECC response liaison AMA Eleven thousand sounds like lot anything Federal Communications Commission FCC seem think doesnt amount much comes letters logged in protest its proposed action put industrial users slots very close frequencies Frankly surprised FCC claims such low number letters has received commission believe understating response quite bit have heard few plausible reasons low number claims responses got hypothesis commission records individual letters considers form letters simply basis volume weight Another first 11000 logged commission simply quit recording have heard bins letters FCC have counted probably wont counted slip tongue proposals author quoted properly Sunday March 7 Cincinnati Enquirer may shed little insight reality situation Doron Fertig economist FCC generally credited blamed author proposal quoted having said Theres person read thats Sn wave put storage disturbing FCC employee would take such care-less attitude public comment proposal magnitude disturbing according own statement reads letters isnt fox guarding henhouse dont know what FCC required law solicit public comment guess doesnt have compulsion pay much attention Very early campaign modeler told telephoned FCC talked someone about proposal modeler told write FCC during comment period also told NOT write politicians just muddy water Well thought time case FCC trying keep having right thing am now convinced Letters politicians ones being read inquiries FCC politicians will ignored FCC already have evidence fact must very careful factually correct letters politicians factual discrepancy will result politician being told modelers wrong statement what proposal will previously mentioned articles two slightly different ones different editions paper same author illustrate problem quite nicely modeler quoted author article saying proposal would create situation someone picking up car phone within mile would blast out air though article stated earlier expanded frequencies far industrial use mentioning car phones gave Damn chance soften blow considerably paragraph article simply Now Fertig wants make point Hobbyists wrong next paragraph went say proposed rule change could go effect next year would expand frequency spectrum cellular telephones Fertig said two full paragraphs Only next paragraph does finally say what would allow concludes should have minimal effect hobbyists Most people reading would conclude modelers misinterpreted proposal overreacting result knowing what proposal actually going Most people case INCLUDES THE POLITICIANS being responded FCC similar manner Continued page 140 June 1993 139 Executive VP/Brown Continued page 139 have seen some letters politicians show exactly effect Dont give FCC out Dont embellish story unnecessary rhetoric proposal puts other users too close RC frequencies safe operation says necessary forces FCC deal real problem rather Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Special late update Wednesday March 10 just prior filing Academys formal comment letter counsel received call Ralph HaIler Chief Private Radio Bureau requesting meeting Academy concerning 92-235 Thursday March 11 Vince Mankowski Bob Underwood counsel Ray Kowalski met Federal Communications Commission FCC representatives present Chief Hailer Richard Shiben Chief Land Mobile Microwave Division Doron Fertig Senior Economist Policy Planning principal author 92-235 Herb Zeiler Deputy Chief Special Services Division responsible Part 95 governing RC Chief Hailer initiated discussion indicating concern modelers creating adverse image safe model operation commission assured maintain excellent safety record also have close rapport Federal Aviation Administration FAA related agencies cited major concern centered around fact 92-235 implemented written significant safety concern would develop beyond control discussion tumed responded 92-235 manner did Mr Hailer reminded meeting between him Mr Mankowski Mr Kowalski 1992 assured AMA representatives nothing note conceming modeling imminent point dialogue turned specific issues related 92-235 concern over frequency stability noted commission members indicated 50 parts per million 36 kHz tolerance must mistake typo Following Academy opportunity seek clarification major points also provide extensive background both historical operational concerning model frequency usage Mr Haller expressed eagerness work cooperatively modelers effort resolve concerns regarding rule making end request permission allow Academy perform empirical testing granted suggestions provided testing Assurances provided present 92-235 simply working document giving something technically flawed show dont know what talking about Till next month Dont widen roads just paint lines Lets see five-foot-wide lanes should enough eight-foot-wide trucks Im sure old joke about voting now technology will develop allow voting often Stand up counted now Aw what heck FCC buys proposal panacea future communications Id imagine some economist will try convince Department Transportation cure traffic congestion paint lanes highways handle traffic finalized form variety options alternate plans explored short meeting productive work session occurred principals far ahead schedule ex parte meetings two recent top stories course infamous FCC proposal NPRM92-235 new AMA member liability policy went effect March 31 1993 Please see Technical Directors column latest information concerning FCC its latest proposal February 26 AMA announced its new membership liability insurance program Mailings made information presented Westchester Radio Aeromodelers WRAM show New York Information concerning major improvements insurance program found within pages magazine AMA insurance programs like other AMA benefits reviewed annually various marketplaces studied provide members absolute best membership services benefits am pleased report latest improvements AMA membership insurance program result three years hard work AMA insurance committee headquarters staff hope membership pleased improvements During last three years Executive Directors office has persisted pursuing increased dialogue communication membership ever-increasing flow benefits members Quite frankly times exasperation times satisfaction announcing benefit improvements seeing responses communication increases us AMA HQ good times like busy fun interesting challenges summer 1993 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana will host AMAs first annual Homecoming June 19-20 will opportunity AMA members come out National Flying Site enjoy themselves seeing latest changes improvements site Saturday June 19 open flying demonstrations scheduled 8 am until 6 pm after will barbecue minimal charge annual membership meeting site 9 pm until 1 am asphalt main flying site will converted runways dance floor will treated live music Pink Cadillacs What great way end day Sunday again 8 am until 5 pm will open flying demonstrations great opportunity enjoy site kick off 1993 flying season National model airplane events control line RC will take place Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-25 free flight events will held Muncie September 1-5 indoor events will held Johnson City Tennessee June 3-6 sites have proved well received membership 140 Model Aviation Kircher contest coordinator RO except Pylon Soaring District 2 explain ing contest sanctioning process district meeting look forward excellent Nats categories 1993 Museum Patron Program offers modelers opportunities input interaction national museum year September 3 will banquet museum patrons Sunday September 4 patrons museum will afforded sneak preview national aeromodeling museum Muncie Cloud 9 official newsletter museum patrons has announced sneak preview interested museum patrons making plans attend museum will using sneak preview gain valuable input its patrons assist final completion stages museum will open membership public June 11 1994 interested becoming patron museum see information AMA membership manual contact AMA museum Muncie directly Before moving opening museum June 11 1994 mentionedand date worth noting Mark calendars 1994 homecoming event will also feature Nostalgia Nats centerpiece weekend open national aeromodeling museum Tentative plans Nostalgia Nats run events like Old-Time Stunt Vintage Pattem similar enjoyable classic events information develops suffice say event will major feature 1994 Getting back 1993 events highlight year will Free Flight World Champion ships Class FlA FiB FIC Lost Hills California Academy fortunate host 1992 Scale World Championships Muncie pleased announce will play host best free flight fliers world during Free Flight World Championships 93 No matter what modeling interests may have anywhere near Lost Hills October sure stop will amazed performance models sophistication Free flight activity foundation building block aeromodeling Its daddys free flight 1993 Interested space modeling Academy has taken FAI Spacemodeling under its wing May 22 will have space modeling symposium Muncie August site will host first AMA Spacemodeling Team Selection Finals contest Competitors win place US Spacemodeling Team will comprise official United States team Spacemodeling World Championships team will funded other AMA FAI model teams Transportation allowance up $1000 per team member up 900SF toward entry/food/lodging package will provided member official USA team information space modeling write Academy Model Aeronautics Attention FAI Department Alphanumeric AMA numbers initial response availability alphanumeric AMA numbers has quite brisk first couple weeks AMA has issued over 50 special alphanumeric numbers Some AMA members now have such AMA license numbers A&R Hobby Patrick Wiz David Skybird Flyn-RC Acey Ducy Barnyard Top-Gun Hoops Star Trek fan has NCC- 1701 demanding events 1993 scheduled three-stage move AMA HQ Reston Virginia Muncie Indiana mover delivering 950 boxes take first 64000 pounds AMA headquarters equipment Muncie week May 3 remainder headquarters will sent week June 7 week July 5 three-stage move attempt minimize disruption services minimize downtime hope membership little understanding summer will no easy feat make three massive shipments transfer 10 12 employees hire approximately 35 new people get trained missing lick Wish us luck Homecoming Nats sneak preview World Championships too 1993 141 Da guys District 2 AVPs VP present accounted District 2 meeting held during 93 Westchester Radio Aeromodelers show AMA President Don Lowe addresses International Miniature Aircraft Association Board Orlando its February 13 meeting Howard Crispin R presents Cliff Teltord Distinguished Service Award happy Nancy Telford looks Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 New Hampshire Flying Tigers R/C club club held its fourth annual fly-in June 7 1992 event open public refreshments available ready-to-fly Upper Valley Prop Busters club field MeDanoldss farm Haverhill New Hampshire probably best sites Northeast present club has 34 members types models flown members work local schools help promote hobby annual banquet held Barge Inn December 5 1992 Pictures fumished Ron Foumier Ken Boucher does great job announcing activities fly-in aircraft raffled off introductory flights using buddy box offered Proceeds donated United Way charity modelers open flying competitive events took place along static displays 29 contestants competing merchandise contributed following area hobby shopsJ&S Hobby Londonderry New Hampshire Hobby Hollow Londonderry New Hampshire Toms Hobby Korner Chelmsford Massachusetts Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire RIC Buyers Warehouse Nashua New Hampshire Rivendell Derry New Hampshire have advised date 1993 call Scott Fuller 603 432-8897 would provide information desire fun day well worth attending Kit bashing believe term used model railroaders alter kit aircraft modelers modify airplanes among Larry Bussiere Adams Massachusetts gave treotment Goldberg 1-3 presently working converting Midwest Cherokee twin Cub has flown wheels floats has very successful Photos furnished Larry Bussiere Larry Bussiere modified Cub 142 Model Aviation ERN CONTEST June 61993 SSRCCBridgewater Massachusetts NOVICE-SPORTSMANADVANCED 95 Db 9 feetsound requirement Don Krafft CD617 934-6248 Scott Fuller Fokker Triplane Flying Tigers Fly-In Flight line Flying Tigers Fly-in Introductory flying buddy box L R Milt Brennan John Lavery Richard Muzzey Bradford New Hampshire Left right Ron Letourneau Carl Costantino Enya 25 Bob Brodeur K&B Sportster 20 Ron received F-14 Tomcat kit high point day Better return stock market Above right Dan Karr addresses people Upper Valley Prop Busters banquet Above left Flight line Upper Valley Prop Busters fun-fly Left AMA club officers left right Don Krafft Stuart McDanolds safety officer Bob Norman treasurer Ron Fournier secretary newsletter editor Richard Sherman AVP Dan Karr president Larrys Cub floats New Jersey / New York ioe Beshar rice President Merritt Dr tradell NJ 07649 Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 086 089 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2t35 APO AB 59123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Wee De Ceo 85 Rinerside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 zip codes070-076 076 079 Ron Ferkas tot 5 Old Town Road Coram NY t 1727 fzip codes117-118 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ OB2Ot zip codes080 082 083 Ray Junchkas 7 Evergreen Aoenae New Hyde Park NY 040 zip codes090 091 100-104 106 107 110-119 Gus Pandajin 1065 Peolinld Road Pentield NY 14526-i dOg zip codes140-147 Adam Settler dt Perry Avenue Larham NY tot zip codas120-123 129 129 133-136 Terry Terrenolre tOt Srnithtield Drive Endicog NY 13760 zip codes130-132 137-l39 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longojew Drive Bayville NJ 0B72t zip codes077 & 087J Frequency Coordinator Len Baster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY t3135 District 2 off running following chartered AMA clubs have qualified Leader Club awards Long Island Skyhawks Ridge New York gold Roxbury Area Model Airplane Club Flanders New Jersey gold Flying Knights Hamburg New York Yorkshire New York silver Congratulations good work have videotapes loan following videotapes available District 2 chartered clubs useful informative can shown club meetings mall shows 1 AMA Today Part 2 AMA Today Par II 3 AMA Today Par III 4 Fronfiers Model Aviafion Par 1 5 Froniers Model Avia don Parr II 6 Two-hour tape consisting Marvelous Miniarures Grand Illusions Wired Exciement 7 Discovering Aeromodeling 8 A Plane Place Perfecr Day 9 Headquartrrs Groundbreaking 10 Pilos Ground 11 The Pioneers 12 Frontiers ofAeromodeling 13 A Brief Look World ofAeromodeling Send $3 per tape request cover handling shipping costs AVP Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 Notice theft Joseph Lobaito AMA #367 120 78 Bud Ave Staten Island NY 10304 reports new Aerostar Webra Speed 61 rear venturi custom Pius muffler six-channel Futaba radio channel 35 stolen garage February 23 1993 would appreciate help can get recover loss Rich Tanis forgotten front-line pioneers SAM RC assist movement member North Jersey RC Club visits Muncie Indiana holding up signjust resting Just relaxing Just AVP Wes De Cou New Jersey 1993 CNVMAA Symposium Model Show The New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse New York home 17th annual Symposium Model Show held January 23 1993 sponsored Central New York Model Aircraft Association years show theme honoring Orville Wilbur Wright 90th 1903-1993 anniversary first flight Kitty Hawk North Carolina AMAs Executive Director Vince Mankowski District 2 VP Joe Beshar attended District 2 meeting Academy members ever before attended successful meeting Now symposium held 60000square-foot building show progressively becoming larger near future may competing New York show Last year total attendance just over 3000 year estimated attendance 4500 Scholarships presented first place Dana Bishop second place Mark OConnell third place James Reilly Vince Mankowoki gave personal well professional praise Association having scholarship program benefit youth VP Gus Pandajis New York letter Doug Morrow reports recently conducted two-session workshop January 16 18 1993 Sci-Tech Center Watertown New York workshops attended 15 boys girls ages ranging 8 14 years part Aviation Program held Center built flew AMA Racer kit purchased Sig Manufacturing Center wants have future workshops since successful Adorn Sauler New York June1993 143 trict Bob Clemens does indoor free flight presentation demonstration Photo courtesy Walt Throne Show spectators looking over vast model display area Joe Beshar presents Best Show award Bob Picney CNYMAA Symposium Best Show theme Orville Wilbur Wrights first flight 90th anni versary Photo Al Mortensen CNYMAA first-place scholarship winner Dana Bishop proud mother stepdad Pat Gus Pandajis Dana sponsored Northern Knights RC Club Photo courtesy Walt Throne AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski works Academy booth Photo courtesy Walt Throne CNYMAA Symposiums Best Club Booth award presented Aero RC Syracuse ARCS Walt Throne photo Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Dtrict Bob Brown Vice President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA insurance acquisition main tenance flying sites should easier new revision AMA insurance increase $25 million provides liability coverage needed satisfy critical landowner Lets hope never need itits Frequency problems Today frequently asked question has current status Federal Communications Commissions FCC refarming frequencies Since status seems change almost hourly basis constant updates needed want current dont hesitate call AMA officials should also contact congressmen keep advised interest As has stated timesyour involvement necessary can included Quite often members comment lack coverage club within District 3 column Almost article sent vice president has utilized see yourself Model Aviation quite simple Send brief write-up activity model along color black-and-white picture No guarantee odds couldnt better youll see yourself soon George McLean member North Canton RC Club recently inquired to included Since George also enclosed some pictures short write-up question can answered very quickly hundred seventeen members comprise North Canton club chief flight instructor Dick Fano pictured below Also shown George McLeans Great Lakes bipe include club magazine simple Right George New Years Day fun-fly Several clubs District 3 celebrated new year club gathering local shutterbug James Cottle provided New Years image Mountaineers Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia AMA booth District 3 AMA booth has utilized numerous clubs winter adds touch class mall show modeling function Flying Hillbillies held its first mall show Charleston Town Center Club members impressed positive reaction general public mall management Shown below AMA booth some fine models West Virginia Quarter Scale Pylon Racing Association Chris Justus has recently become new president Quarter Scale Pylon Racing Association class exciting classes radio controt racing interested developing new participants contest sites Contact Chris 6823B Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 info different approach local PR Ever thought using local library center reaching community first thought library may seem like best place hustle possibly interested model aviation second thought Almost people library can read library has books aviation often looking ways get its patrons use facilities western Pennsylvania Gateway RC Society decided give idea try library gave lecture room featured aviation books passed Out literature interested Speakers addressed sailplanes free flight radio control electric modeling AMA video Discovering Aeromodeling used general information According club month-long effort very worthwhile local newspaper increased public support club doing front-page article Several prospective club members also expected join Thanks Gene Silverman have fine photos George Minnear supplied above material Thanks Gateway club fine creative effort Perhaps club might same contest season following picture contestants club members Springfield Ohio Model Airplane Clubs fun-fly exemplifies friendship joy local contest Above The Springfield Model Airplane club contestants its annual fun-fly George McLeans Great Lakes bipe Fifth annual New Years Day fun-fly Rich Blackham displays some free flight models AMA booth Models soar over card catalog Good luck during upcoming Hillbillies planes displayed mall flying season Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / VIrginIa 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive MeChanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Weynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Safety A safety article appeared recent issue AMA National Newsletter under byline Mike Lynch credited Tn-Village Newsletter editor Fred W Krogman particular article has reproduced several District 4 newsletters probably dozens across counny article good purpose has especially improper statement talked people AMA Headquarters concerning problem No retraction correction has made statement question says ALWAYS stand front behind airplane first half statement absolutely wrong Propellers probably likely cause injuries especially cuts bruises occur operation model aircraft important understand safe manner use devices true propeller blade may thrown directly out hub spinner prop nut propeller will travel front aircraft blade itself lifts direction has little option continue separated shaft engine propeller must move forward leave engine statement should read Never stand front aircraft after starting engine ALWAYS stand rear aircraft after starting engine club using article please make correction need injuries resulting rather dumb statement Please AMA Leader Member clubs Congratulations extended clubs have met standards required Leader Member status club can also try award Information regarding application award published February AMA Notional Newsletter may also obtain information headquarters Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC operates site south Dulles Airport just off US 50 west VA 28 club has tong active Northern Virginia have held local events categories including some innovative types flying contests NVRC supports AMA Show Team IMAA chapter Members club have worked local authorities other clubs flying site acquisition have active AMA official activities such frequency committee current president Ralph Ennis vice president George Flood treasurer Frank Himmerich secretary Tom Perry newsletter Feedback edited Bernie Stuecker Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM another longtime club northern Virginia club has worked closely county officials although has less support last couple years Some struggles have occurred school property used years flying site converted ball fields new leased site about placed full service things again looking up club has hosted number events past will doing again very soon president club Bill McMullin vice president Charlie Koustenis secretary Ralph Graul treasurer Ed Gerber Jr newsletter editor Kirby Nelson Former editor Tom Chipley monthly contributor newsletter Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS first soaring clubs attain Leader Member club status having qualified Gold club created presented 27page booklet support its application presentation included written documentation photographs news clippings thank-you letters other information related club history good example what club applicant might consider doing club newsletter discussing award makes special mention activities John Dart catalyst activities Cited too work clubs school program association another Leader Member club Westminster Aero Modelers president BASS Al DeReozis vice president Bill Cavanaugh former longtime editor BASS News treasurer Joe Allulis secretary John Appling BASS News editor Steve Pasierb Look AMA members wearing Leader Club lapel pin symbol identifies clubs members working betterment model aviation people committed informing public about what represent community Trade show Keep mind Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show June 5 6 Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium Maryland show building now air-conditioned comfortable atmosphere Handy access free parking great conveniences MARC show within easy reach everyone District 4 Stop AMA booth Celebrity An article appeared Daily Press title Aviation pioneer still air story about AMAs outstanding District 4 membersRobert Bob Champine know Bob several modeling activities involved associate vice president member Soaring Contest Board very active soaring competitor twice attained League Silent Flight LSF Level Five setting records along way active other model categories Bob active full-scale pilot well model flier did come get Bob obtained degree aeronautical engineering during World War II went US Navy flight training became Corsair pilot things wound down after war Bob went work National Advisory Committee Aeronautics pre-NASA became test pilot 1947 first men fly supersonic speed X- 1 Bob went make flights anyone X-l series aircraft During period supersonic research X-series aircraft Bob flew ended test pilot career 1979 having flown least 250 research aircraft Among very first flight moon lander simulator Bob member Virginia Aviation Hall Fame has written lot full-scale miniature aviation history covering 1930s until present day often read made first flight set some record often read toiled years obtaining data makes aviation what today owe great debt gratitude individuals such Robert Champine 1993 145 NEXT MONTH JausLer 122-inch-span RC Sailplane itL Harley Michaelis Alabama Florida / Georgia Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico th C rrIino / Taeeosaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bob Vice Presidents 205 322-2127 Bartoszewicz 3626 Rartehetood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Ctrlhasz 2826 Arhor Race Knoocille TN 37517 UndaCooley 10112 Vein Sr. Ojbsonton FL 33534 Gostavo Diaz 1483 AsSlod Ace #701 Condado PR 00907 Janres M Edwards 800 Monosa Nets Athens MO 38852 Karl Hansel RR 4 8cc 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackaon 2118 Thorelee 0, N Charleston 00 29405 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathia 800 337 Oaphee AL 38526 Dick Patton 785 BOl# 8006 Ci, 8irminghorn AL 35224 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ornyrna OA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace ealdetin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchentor TN 37355 Freqoency Ceordinator Bornis Fields 8001003 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Mention made recent Council meeting importance inspecting large scale models before flight District 5 have great number large scale giant scale fun-flys year round Florida being Florida large scale fun-flys very common Currently district have certified inspectors aircraft over 55-pound limit average district over-55-pound interest has never really caught expected contrast large scale Giant Scale contests fun-flys very common Question Are airplanes inspected before flight assess airworthiness Answer Yes thoroughly gone over piece piece before flight International Miniature Aircraft Association called IMAA AMA Special Interest Group has its act together very very well Most fun-flys district hosting large scale airplanes require owner/builder/flier sign IMAA safety inspection form way fliers also belong IMAA organization well AMA form requires flier sign declaration stating Aircraft has Pictured above seven important officials Valkyries Manatee RC Clubs Big Bird Fly-In held last month Palmetto Florida Joe Wright John Anthony Randy Leapley Gus Staubach Ken Roberts Dan Hensley Paul Henkel Dan Randy listed Contest Directors Randy also club president constructed accordance large-scale techniques successfully flown minimum six times Owner/builder further swears/certifies has necessary skills fly aircraft has named pilot can safely form follows 24 questions construction airworthiness regarding various parts craft competent inspector large scale certifies airplane signature system works wonders large models can proud IMAA organization good thing around has its act together modeler flies big scale model can proud am going contact IMAA officials see together can work out plan whereby inspectors district can officially recognized certificate competent inspectors large models Goody IMAA people drove Tampa last week took snaps Giant Scale fly-ill sponsored Valkyries Manatee RC Club Incorporated fun-fly south Tampa weather like summer Contest Directors also club president quickly pointed out though president offered model flight okay inspectors refused allow him fly until corrected stuck aileron asked mention show rigidness safety rules refer Mr Randy Leapley picture follows Pictured above Randy Leapley club president 12-foot Telemaster Randys right aileron stuck after fixed allowed fly officials assured big alrplane allowed fly airworthy safe followed excellent 24-point safety checklist printed IMAA Special Interest Group Dedicated knowledgeable modelers like shown necessary conduct fly-in everybodys safety Meet Pat JB Reeves Ithaca Michigan magnificent Mr Mulligan model original designed built Benny Howard named after father-in-law 1935 full-scale alrplane registered 287 mph Pratt Whitney WASP using 87octane fuel used flaps landings remarkable airplane its time gave JB 1/4-inch nut driver could better assemble plane made way back home needing Look fat GeeBee above An out standing model looked too valuable fly tear up Jim Sanders owner builder swears flies perfectly Jim Sarasota has 37 Zenoab engine Leo quote what Janes Worlds Aircraft say particular GeeBee configuration Janes says Nevertheless best remembered GeeBee racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe original configuration Russell Boardman killed Bendix Troohv Race Look three-engine model German Junkers built David Stroup Bradenton Florida David flies uses three engines OS 120 four-strokers fascinating model Model Aviation nois Indians / Kentucky / Missouri C District Re Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 816 564-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 Another travel year has begun After what seems like awfully short rest rigors weekend traveling have flown grasp cabin fever once felt great getting hack swing things though rest needed awhile back Cabin fever takes its toll us get out first trip Shelbyville Illinois swap shop Hosted Shelby County R/C Club event has grown some since last time saw attendance good last year think swap shop will around awhile enjoyed conversations wit members local clubs Boy did have lots discuss course Federal Communications Commission FCC issue number item After swap shop wound down tables stored away able get some time Shelby County RIC Club members hit upon items interest club Although stayed longer tan planned time well spent enjoy quality time fellas because fired up about hobby spent next weekend Orlando Florida Council meeting Needless say wish had time trip beach guess have make some sacrifices officer AMA Hmmm Anyway much discussed usual can read details rest magazine Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum next travel list club decided go another tour weather great enough flying models some us troop trips made over years As has museum several times Ive found visit unfolds some new artifact past trip no different new movie theater has added front museum New displays have added include some aircraft Desert Storm operations As read newsletters Ive noticed some clubs make bus tours museum think saw tours time sure saw Civil Air Patrol members some cadets Canada enjoying displays Since museum close Muncie maybe will add plans visit Muncie area Its billed largest aviation museum world Its truly scale modelers delight last trip month local mall show Somerset Kentucky special treat because hosted newly chartered club Somerset Model Airplane Club Although club has very active Somerset several years few members AMA members well last couple years has lot local AMA activity could have enough impact Somerset club its members encouraged take new look AMA partnership Finally last holdout club members made donations paid way AMA Now job well done Congrats Somerset MAC welcome aboard Oh yeah back mall show mall show combined show featuring displays about four local clubs saw models Somerset London Liberty Danville models organized center display open folks come ask questions members VCR set up public group around time course noticed set up members could see distract working show As usual ajob well done Im just sorry couldnt have stayed longer Alas some things meant Last month couple clubs inducted Leader Club status month have received word Tn-Village RCers Schaumburg Illinois has acquired status Congrats go out group As guess youve seen several clubs have taking advantage Leader Club program good program because recognizes clubs bard work model aviations image However dont forget very same clubs may also eligible Award Service Award Achievement highest honor placed club AMA Award Excellence Therefore club busy doing research Leader Club status find out what takes other awards go As AMA VP take great pleasure working get awards Help help time help running out Now some photos way set last have dont want see pictures stuff have some great shots driving rivets photos Cheetah maybe can find some old photos boat used own sincerely hope threats encourage send photos need few real bad As know everyone appreciates having photo mentioning real aircraft column So photos real models have used much possible Only can help dont carry camera trips use documentation photos RV-fiA project Dang go mentioning real airplane things again Boy would much easier everyone loved forms aviation some us Taint Therefore send photos models way will help prevent talking about other forms aviation feel urge Miniature Aircraft Competitors Chicago area sent two enjoy way have noticed tend show lot clubs photos column Thats because send Hint first group shot members suffer cold just get patch proves can endure good bad weather year long Some really like snow too next Don Mielke Jr has honor receiving Crash Pilot patch proficient builder patch indicator can see got good building course fells next him Bernie Castillo got Safest Pilot 1992 recognition receiving appropriate patch Ive gotta go need get back shop has very busy AMA week hobby being neglected June1993 147 Tell can two stand close other positive/negative forces pulling other course two photos taken years awards banquet fumished Bernie Enough now. Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knefzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford MI 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 AMA Participates NASA-LINK Joe Hass District 7 VP Imagine four-day educational program celebrating International Space Year including satellite uplink school systems across country interactive live phone communication between TV audience presenters Imagine simulated weightlessness space station assembly discussions topics model aviation Search Extra terrestrial Intelligence SETI Imagine thousands local statewide attendees Imagine space-launch precision new high-tech high school professional video production original artwork musical scores written specifically event Such monumental program took place December 3-6 1992 Troy High School Troy Michigan cooperative effort between Troy School District NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio AMA pleased support educational event Members Skymasters Radio Control Club led District 7 AVP Joe Hass put four one-hour classes introducing elementary middle high school students model aviation Discussions included everything indoor microfilm models giant scale wide variety aircraft rockets display Despite classroom setting participants flew radio-controlled airplanes helicopters through stmulators provided Dave Brown Products NASA-LINK program conceived November 1991 Steve Shotwell Troy School District Director Computer Services programs director Lynn Bondurant Chief Office Educational Programs NASA Lewis Research Center defined program obtained necessary resources Reaching students possible broad program paramount 34 corporate educational sponsors specific programs teachers developed aid continuing curriculum development Steve pointed out NASA-LINK finest examples education government business professional organizations working together produce event benefit commitment enthusiasm sponsors brought NASA-LINK far greatest achievements Troy School District made its new high school programs home Numerous issues satellite transmission phone communication speakers identified resolved Pre-event activities began September Education specialist Jim Fitzgerald visited local classrooms Using CAD/CAM space structure designed students Industrial Technology program Student volunteers trained underwater diving simulating microgravity underwater space structure could assembled simulated weightlessness NASAs T34 made available fly special experiments designed students teachers last day program open public movie Dream Alive shown pennission Smithsonian Institution Whether rockets Delta Darts modeling can excellent source recreational enjoyment teaching tool also can provide seeds career aviation NASA Lewis Research Center provides educational programs throughout country Support local scientific aerospace programs great publicity superb community servtce information can obtained calling Center 216 433-2001 packet educational information NASA-LINK program available Send 82 shipping handling NASA-LINK Teacher Support Materials Troy School District 1100 Urbancrest Troy MI 48083 Tel 313 680-0806 Model Aviation Hass District 7 AVP answers auesf ions enthusiastic students student flies RC helicopter courtesy Dave Brown Products Overflow crowd learns basic astro- aeronautics NASA-LINK program Space suit display Poster advertising NASA-LINK program Ralph Winrich NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio presenter during live TV productions Akaaaaa IL o,ioia, N Moxico / Oklahoma Teaaa 0 District UReport Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Staton Th 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 latest news Ray Wagner Odessa Texas has appointed associate vice president west Texas area Ray would like placed mailing lists west Texas area club newsletters months column written associate vice president Chuck Andraka something everybody nearly weekend April November New Mexico west Texas Ray Wagner will certainly help modelers west Texas area big news year offer hold Nats Lubbock Hats off Eldon Bennett Tim Farrell Bill Holland volunteer hours make bid reality Although FAA-written approvals signed time 1993 prepared 1994 bid think Lubbock folks offer first-class facility run top-notch people As far events go big word around last year racingQuickie-500-style past limited engines K&B 40s Last year opened up engine list price under $150 nearly doubled attendance meets year look grow some adding true AMA class some meets Racing will held Albuquerque Lubbock Odessa Clovis possibly other cities Competition fun-flying fills season pilots contests range laid-back Farmington New Mexico outright competitive Farmington known birthplace home-field advantage may win because rules come after fly guaranteed good time treated great cookout after youve roasted day Clovis example competitive contest year braved 30- 40-mph winds compete three classes Nobody stopped flying until last round done Texas panhandle things relaxed serious annual Dumas fun-fly consists random team events helps meet other pilots guys take Pony Express event seriously growing area International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA big bird events Just about town Out fly-in dedicated big planes planes pure joy fly perfect answer modelers burned out competition still like competing little IMAC pattern big birds Flatlanders Plainview have successfully combined double round lowkey IMAC competition its annual fly-in competition sort Tournament Champions TOC flying pressure Gil Merriman Los Alamos continues advance control line flying statewide Roundup newsletter year club added some racing its fly-in events attended December event dozen pilots braved 300 weather all-day fun Albuquerque R/C club has found way improve spectator attendance providing civic-minded activity club links up October meet annual Toys Tots campaign sponsored local television station causes can benefit fun hobby benefits increased spectator involvement Just persistent Odessa Propbusters Midland HiSky Club West Texas Magnum Squadron participated Confederate Air Force CAP presentation fun-filled activity called Wings Things 1992 static display WW II aircraft model aircraft antique cars motorcycles Flying demonstrations performed F-I 17 Stealth fighter US Marine Corps Harrier jets What show Ray Wagner AVP west Texas coordinated Col Frank Calhoon CAF promotion AMA model aviation show look forward bigger better 1993 1993 149 Quickie-500 racers Lubbock Alan Prince rulemaker Farmington can tell event has just flown Alan starting make rules lovely wife looks flight line Dumas fun-fly Rege Hall passes mail Gail Nashs olane durina Pony Exoress event Modelers Los Alamos New Mexico area L R front row Bill Frost Scott Metzner Gil Merriman Keith McCant back row Dave Thornburg Mark Schiuter Pete Metzner Jack Bryan AMA booth run Odessa Propbusters recent Confederate Air Force show Odessa Texas CAFs new home few models displayed Odessa Propbusters Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming 9 Dtrict Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moan 607 E Vera Bollineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Salina KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Tom Boyd has decided discontinue AVP Nebraska special thanks Tom years service News announcement new AVP Nebraska District 9 Jack Sibert Welcome aboard Jack well watching District 9 functions Nebraska Jack Sibert born 1949 Red Cloud small rural community south central Nebraska interest aviation sparked Gordon Buster local businessman took interest him age 15 Jack acquired student pilot license learning fly Jacks father late Wayne Sibert also interested aviation An aircraft owned both father Mr Buster used gain firsthand experience flight Jack obtained bachelor science degree education Nebraska Wesleyan University 1972 past 21 years has taught public school system currently teaching fifth-graders Everett Elementary Lincoln Nebraska Jack became interested model aviation 1970 performing exhibition skydiving air shows first attempt U-Control quickly moved RC planes gliders Jack member Lincoln Skyknights member Executive Committee has assumed role assistant CD its annual June fun-fly year Jack conducts extensive aviation unit students Lincoln Skyknights help sponsor event providing funds purchase Delta Darts Jack awarded Nebraska Aviation Education Excellence Award 1991 efforts providing in-depth curricula promote general model aviation Jacks interest RC centers around youth Its hope help other RC fliers educators participate model aviation concerted effort made involve young people hobby knows excellent units instruction being used would like combine units unit fits students various age levels differing abilities News North Dakota Winter fun-flys wow Well Grand Forks Club left eastern North Dakota journeyed Bottineau winter fun-fly Balsa Busters RC Club hosts fun-fly December Pilots attend fly snow have great chili feed Saturday night Model Aviation Loren Moen AVP North Dakota holds airplane next flight winter fun-fly Below Model flying Bottineau flying field Mike Ellis pilot command loads model airplanes flight boxes Cherokee Six flight Bottineau Doug Neibling Vic Payne help load aircraft Jack Sibert Model flying field west Bottineau North Dakota Appreciation Lamar Steen active member Although Lamar designed built Colorado Dawn Patrol since 1985 succumbed numerous full-scale aircraft Skybolt brought Greeley hospital February 18 1993 him fame considered best allthe result stroke suffered during week around aerobatic aircraft time prior death survived wife Lamar always quick offer help fellow Dixie two sons daughter several modelers experienced problems grandchildren aircraft will sadly missed As industrial arts teacher Denver friends Academy Model Aeronautics Lamar designed Steen Skybolt first Leo Ford aircraft constructed classroom objective project interest students aviation Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevaoa / utan 1 District UReport Richard Hansen Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 286 Visalia CA 93277 Ksi P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive LaaVegaa NV89t17 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Great news AMA Headquarters increased liability coverage model aviation tosurance program Liability coverage has increased $2500000 per occurrence commercial general liability protection flying site having per location limit $5000000 aggregate special thanks job well done Carl Maroney headquarters staff months research negotiation hard work behalf AMA membership truly AMA its best reflects its dedication providing superior membership services Congratulations Leader Club status has achieved announced following District 10 Clubs Antelope Valley Tailwinds Inc Lancaster California Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Morgan Hill California Tustin Model Aircraft Association Laguna Hills Califomia District 10 has some best local modeling organizations nation know clubs deserving recognition commitment communities aeromodeling activities club Lender Club 14 criteria Leader Club status know dozens clubs District 10 qualify criteria encourage local club officers put forward clubs prestigious award Additional information can obtained Jay Mealy AMA headquarters am sure everyone knows now has lot activity lately relating RC frequencies FCCs proposed rule makingDocket #92-235 AMA has doing excellent job staying top situation has opened dialogue administration FCC issue AMA Frequency Committee needs help identify amount local RC use 27 MHz band band lost favor during CB craze mid-1970s concern over illegal high-powered linear amplifiers spewed sideband transmissions over band However still RC operators 27 MHz frequency committee would like information numbers location Local District 10 clubs asked survey members frequency use 27 MHz band submit information District Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Eloy Marez biggest issues sitting AMA agenda proposed District 10 regional flying site Visalia California project dead dying forgotten Well its dead its certainly forgotten dying Well honestly dont know project narrowly escaped cancellation last Council meeting vote four favor seven against two abstentions motion terminate project defeated previous Council action extend escrow property additional 12 months enacted action did pull project out fire did throw st rope key issues under consideration 1 appropriateness willingness AMA invest property similar properties development regional flying sites 2 substantiation District 10 support such project development district flying site Council resolved reassess issue October Council meeting ball thrown back District 10s court demonstrate support project Ive subsequently met District 10 Regional Flying Site Project Development Committee Visalia California discussed future project committee composed representatives 12 central Califomia clubs has worked nearly two years development project committee dedicated projects success convinced its viability promotional plan developed publicize project activity garner support encouraging aspects project ts intent site development operational maintenance would supported local level AMA headquarters would committed beyond initial property acquisition normal property owner liabilities such property taxes insurance project committee intends support site development operating costs through fund-raising efforts user assessments Special Interest Group SIG support commercial contributions have what believe some very innovative ideas could serve models development similar sites other districts Project details will published District 10 newsletter Ten Forward future issues Model Aviation District 10 Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members charter clubs will asked review issue ask input District 10 membership Visalia also opportunity visit flying sites Central Valley Radio Controlled Soaring Club Visalia Sky Kings Both hosting local competition great time sincere thanks Jerry Fox Charlie Wright Gary Hover tremendous hospitality Its time back out Keep em safe keep em flyin * June 1993 151 Cliff Wetzler Central Valley Radio Control Soarina club launches craft Visalia Sky Kings left right Vic Cunnyngham District 10s past VP Forrest Corley Charlie Wright John Villnave Jennie Villnave Mike Flaherty Del Adam 1roposed vistrict 10 regional Ilying site Jerry Fox president Central Valley RC Soaring club Visalia Delta Dart class taught John Wilson Appreciation District 10 AMA member friend Joe Stream succumbed Sunday March 14 brain tumor Stream family has long familiar sight modeling functions Wife Betty has Nationals RC Category Manager years driving force RC activities throughout District 10 probably said best Bill Wisniewski Joes longtime friend never brother said Bill Joe better got pick him heartfelt sympathy Streams Second launch veita var class Central Valley RC Soaring club Alaska / IdahO Montana Jregon wasnington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 puavv uuaaS EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 has particularly bad month During last 30 days Ive learned weve lost three longtime modelers knew Strat-O-Bat founder John Mace gone John always heen active club 82 VP time death John hadnt flown specialty unlimited power much last few years hut always contests either assisting CD timing helping thousand little ways make contest run just little easier Almost everyone Northwest FF community passel others knew liked respected John will remembered sorely missed years ago engaged usual activity browsing through hobby shops happened Elmer Roths shop Market Street Salem Oregon gazing enviously goodies stacked shelves Elmer stuff couldnt afford during after WW II particular day Elmer asked interested engines course says ask 1 want meet Shorty Spies says Elmer After introduction talked about model building flyingthe good stuff Elmer said Would like see Shortys engines assumed Shorty several maybe few oddball types said Sure sounds good went over Shortys house incredible engines everywhere Hundreds engines maybe thousands stunned engines Id heard about never seen others no idea existed Later Shorty took out back porch little room tested engines Hes guy knew bought fuel drums test stand set up top drums awesome fuel tank ever Shorty always happy help share information he knew just about everything possible about engines Most kindest gentlest man ever knew knew him lives made infinitely richer Glenn L Shorty SpiesAugust 31 1905-December 3 1992 guess first time met Howard Breshears some event Spokane honestly dont remember just now seems Ive known Howard forever knack making person feel comfortable part whatever group happened time met him knew instantly youd met kindred spirit scale builder part team wife Jane Together worked contests very smallest Nats competed judged just helped out As club member deeply involved Barons activities through enthusiastic positive Howard someone always looked forward seeing again died 25th January passing has tom piece out fabric of lives hearts go out Jane childrenMelanie Guy Clay thoughts come mind number look around make sure honoring people should too soon isnt chance say thanks anything else Let friends know care about may able hear you wait too long say So saying say Bob Bennett 50year CD know about Youve done good Bob excellent actions have benefitted generations modelers over country owe debt cannot repaid May future hold years enjoyable building crashless flying contest time again will found listed contest calendar As will get toward first May remember Zillab NW Regionals two longest-running contests around mentioned earlier Early June comes Plat fine floatplane event held near Sutherlin Oregon Go Surherlin take I-S exit head east Out country couple miles town will see sign says Plat Reservoir will point south Umpqua Valley gang will have some signs out tell float-fly should help Bring something fly off water Expect have good time get some relaxing flying June 18-20 brings first Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Now thats place sets definition scenic Farragut Flyers put fine scale contest lovely spot Dont forget spend some time Corvallis between 5th 12th contest qualifies RC Pattern team World Champs will held Mike Dunphy paying off pledge made Riebland Nats told would have team trials District 11 contest will held Corvallis airport south town trip Trumps Hobbies will get directions Bel-Air Flyers holding its fourth annual Big Bird Fly-In near Belliogham Washington June 5-6 Bald Eagles Squadron Eastern Washington will hold its second annual Giants Summer IMAA Fly-In Quartzite Mountain Sod Nursery near Chewelab Washington June 12-13 Next year IMAA will hold its annual Gathering Eagles Fly-In Arlington Washington Make plans now Kitsap ARCS will put Helicopter Fun-Fly June 5 6 its field Bremerton Raceway Lilac City Fan-Fly will brought Barons July 10-11 Barons field Deer Park Lots concrete fly fan off lots fan-a-tics talk Pine Hollow happens July 10-11 Floatplane madness its best Most dedicated types show up about Tuesday since everyone knows best flying weather always happens just before contest What lake resort atmosphere isnt type-A territory until Saturday anyway Oregon Air Fair November about 30000 showed up look talk about airplanes airplane stuff Mostly fullscale stuff modelers involved up aspect ratios Jim Cameron took some pictures have photo #1 lower left Knight Twister Jim upper left Sig Twister Stunter Dave Royers Veco Warrior Next month should have some Puyallup photosstill too dark okay Go out fly something Enjoy Model Aviation o #2 Frank Macys Skylark Junior lower left Skylark 60

AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Key DatesSound April 30-May 2 IMS Model Orlando Florida June 3-6 Indoor Nats Aeronautics Johnson City Tennessee June 19 Annual Membership Meeting Muncie Indianaard Crispin Jr June 19-20 Homecoming Muncie IndianaSafety column has caught up bit controversy over safety question started June 26-27 IMAAwith article some months ago gave Muncie Indianainstructions making pressure system paint July 2 Officer nominationsspraying article did contain information due Headquartersappeared violate laws related pressurePAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots July 7 Officer nominationvessels questioning instance validAssociation always exemplary AMA Special acceptances due atPressure vessels controls nothing beInterest Group contributed $500 become Headquarterscomplacent about timesustaining member Museum Patron Program article submitted last monthsSteve Buso Vice President shows AMAs Execu July 10-11 Intercities FF Meetcolumn received editor questiontive Director PAMPA Hall Fame plaque Muncie Indianawas brought up concerning use emptywill displayed new museumand Continued page 138presents $500 check AMA oundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Take Pride America Its time year look flying field have improved feel proud Depending good field looks proud feel may qualify award under Take Pride America program sponsored US Department Interior Two years ago Farragut Flyers Idaho won award auspicious program recognizes people groups have appreciably improved piece US real estate Statewide awards usually presented appropriate state capital national awards bestowed Washington DC special ceremony occasion impressive club wins makes memorable event about making real effort year improve field its highest possible level also enter national contest state has coordinator Just ask us AMA HQ list addresses can get application form state win youll glad asked Best luck Birds model aircraft Telephone calls often come clubs have run dedicated say fanatical bird lover claims model flying disrupting Mother Nature Let say am bird-watcher ornithologist honest years model flying have never seen bird scared off model being flown responsibly have flown company hawks turkey buzzards eagles Lodi Wisconsin nicest slope soaring sites country hawks frequently have passed right through formation flying sailplanes problem birds scared models should afraid full-size noisier aircraft yes can seen bird strikes reported airports parts country costly efforts made get birds off airport property So month have enclosed photo Keep page handy use need could have day would have enjoyed ducks much flying Flying Falcons RIC Club NY Archie Defendini promised himself last year would put something back hobby has given him much enjoyment years Continued page 138 Left Members Howitt School New York stable five aircraft June1993 137 Above ducks like water Yes also seem like model airplanes Photographed Brimfield Massa chusetts float-fly ducks geese aplenty lake looking handouts came right up fliers hugged shore float planes took off directions Birds animals arent terrified model planes adapt quickly sport SoundlCrispin Continued page 137 mousse can something similar nature fabrication add-on muffler model engine question also applied manufacture stand-alone muffler portion article contained drawings instructions such muffler withdrawn does bother since mufflers use quite number individual designs have submitted Some effective reducing sound levels especially useful desire minimum cost really two important points bear mind first using cans pressure vessels means comparison spray systems relevant second consideration really has whether consider modeler rather dumb unable follow basic instructions concepts no doubt purchase spray can type local grocery drugstore contents under pressure couple reasons would puncture such can getting rid contents us would consider contents PR RounduplStyles Continued page 137 did founded club Howitt Middle School Farmingdale Long Island has taught 25 years See photo some members group 18 happy club members Archie has seen firsthand problems growing up getting good education becoming responsible member community knows model aviation can real motivator great alternative pluses apparent enthusiasm demonstrated bunch kids club now has five fully equipped airplanes young men earned funds equipment selling candy bars after school Ron Marino Sunrise Hobbies provided special school discounts contribution success program assuredly deserves mention Special thanks also go David Tomko George McLean Jack Cohen training efforts dont want forget Falcon members Randy Fred Bill John always rather obnoxious concentration certainly would appreciate contents being sprayed around work progress shop Safety something us should practice Accidents take holiday types spray cans use flammable substance propellant quite often contents will also ignite Cans fall category will normally carry such notation usually small print somewhere can makes absolutely necessary contents exposed anything would result ignition Probably likely cause would lit cigarette solution to smoke shop contents cans has expended can safely proceed desired application cans thin few individuals would capable performing type welding manufacture add-on muffler Holes need bored like boring hole steel plate wood block odds will done very carefully hand Assembly can tubesand whatever else requiredwill done using compound such J B Weld assumption procedure does mean will creating hazards ourselves innocent bystanders Common sense will go long way comes safety ready willing able instruct boys show up Cedar Creek Park field Seaford Chartered Club #2257 RC Air Command Ltd got itself splendid front-page photo story Taylor Missouri newspaper west side great Mississippi River far Quincy Illinois Taylor boasts its own airport sixth consecutive year Model Aviation Benefit Airshow run energetic AMA club photograph newspaper shows club president Randy Geers AMA 92461 explaining US AirCore 40 young Jeremy Schmitt Shawn Cox Also onsite helicopters ducted fan jets scale WW II aircraft sport models sanctioned event air show ran 10 am 6pm Saturday Sunday Using buddy-box system club allowed visitors try RC flying proceeds event going local Muscular Dystrophy Association club assured best kind publicity option AMA chartered club wanting improve add another dimension its image need help much easier get well known doing good things neighborhood Think about le wony about accidents shop practice things demand care Tools sortsdrill bits knives saws pins other itemshave sharp edges Improper usage will certainly result cuts learn use things care Recognize hazard learn cope risk actual operation models can hazardous uninitiated encounter everything chance cuts breaks bruises being hit rapidly turning propeller type manufacturer material burns contact hot exhaust cylinder head back strain lifting heavy aircraft infection ticks rashes poison ivy tripping over canopy stake eating bad hamburger contest going sleep running off road retuming long trip meet number other situations point must use common sense follow safe practices aspects sport Perhaps will response will decide can print home project articles can hope will able continue number drawings methods using devices hand Watch further information Model Aviation ing Flying Precision RC Aerobatics 48-minute must-see must-have video ludges competitors wishing improve flying skills video trains judges absolute MUST fliers Outstanding graphics professional narration Send request AMA 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 $1500 residents orner President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As may know now AMA has secured improved insurance program beginning March 31 1993 no increase cost less cost AMA also reduces exposure AMA big hits insurance claims AMA shops insurance market year best coverage possible reasonable investment cant imagine anyone would want need coverage currently offering members $25 million per incident protection applies individuals clubs site owners also provides up $5 million aggregate coverage flying site owner insurance year provides EQUAL protection model airplanes boats cars rockets no restricted limits cars boats rockets past great package available because AMA large reputable association history modest claims good track record modeling categories have reason believe coverage will available successive year assuming reasonable claims record Headquarters reports renewals new memberships running several percentage points above 1992 1991 records growing Growth means will able offer services programs YOU can help hobby/sport convincing friends become AMA members frequency thing most-asked question days Whats happening frequency issue As know Federal Communications Commission FCC engaged major restructuring Land Mobile Communications service involves lot models could impact model operating safety implemented initially proposed huge response AMA members others has caused FCC extend comment period May 1993 commission has also held briefing session attended AMA RC industry representatives other users point apparent FCC calling document first cutsubject change also apparent proposed implementation schedules will delayed doesnt mean home free means must continue press case intend FCC certainly knows virtue thousands letters has received need look whole thing realistically however Certainly will ever-increasing demand frequencies personal communication remote control needs burgeon Because must promote research aimed reducing band-pass requirements equipment going need tighter requirement transmitters receivers order SURVIVE increasingly HOSTILE RF environment Food thought seems 27 MHz so-called citizens band needs recaptured virtual wasteland illegal operations linear amplifiers operators illegal frequencies Ive done some monitoring recently found jumble communications hysteria people operating illegally people using utterly profane language short absolutely worthless slice spectrum Can reclaimed point doubt limited ability FCC police its frequencies really bugs operate circumspectly allotted portion 72 75 MHz bands certainly should operations 27 MHz absolute waste useless transmission am concerned mobile equipment 72 75 MHz bands becomes easily cheaply obtainable bands will go way 27 MHz sure hope that doesnt happen FCC simply does have manpower patrol control total frequency spectrum frequency assignments currently have coupled other authorized users working very well basically provides 10MHz frequency separation between us knowledge have no reports transmission harming Similarly have minimal problems transmissions bothering us As know model operations considered secondary users must tolerate interference now-proposed mobile communications assignment within 25 MHz frequencies would intolerable us current equipment visualize unsafe scenario thats reason making real issue proposed change FCC 4Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Editors note Please read Executive Director Mankowski s column updated information ECC response liaison AMA Eleven thousand sounds like lot anything Federal Communications Commission FCC seem think doesnt amount much comes letters logged in protest its proposed action put industrial users slots very close frequencies Frankly surprised FCC claims such low number letters has received commission believe understating response quite bit have heard few plausible reasons low number claims responses got hypothesis commission records individual letters considers form letters simply basis volume weight Another first 11000 logged commission simply quit recording have heard bins letters FCC have counted probably wont counted slip tongue proposals author quoted properly Sunday March 7 Cincinnati Enquirer may shed little insight reality situation Doron Fertig economist FCC generally credited blamed author proposal quoted having said Theres person read thats Sn wave put storage disturbing FCC employee would take such care-less attitude public comment proposal magnitude disturbing according own statement reads letters isnt fox guarding henhouse dont know what FCC required law solicit public comment guess doesnt have compulsion pay much attention Very early campaign modeler told telephoned FCC talked someone about proposal modeler told write FCC during comment period also told NOT write politicians just muddy water Well thought time case FCC trying keep having right thing am now convinced Letters politicians ones being read inquiries FCC politicians will ignored FCC already have evidence fact must very careful factually correct letters politicians factual discrepancy will result politician being told modelers wrong statement what proposal will previously mentioned articles two slightly different ones different editions paper same author illustrate problem quite nicely modeler quoted author article saying proposal would create situation someone picking up car phone within mile would blast out air though article stated earlier expanded frequencies far industrial use mentioning car phones gave Damn chance soften blow considerably paragraph article simply Now Fertig wants make point Hobbyists wrong next paragraph went say proposed rule change could go effect next year would expand frequency spectrum cellular telephones Fertig said two full paragraphs Only next paragraph does finally say what would allow concludes should have minimal effect hobbyists Most people reading would conclude modelers misinterpreted proposal overreacting result knowing what proposal actually going Most people case INCLUDES THE POLITICIANS being responded FCC similar manner Continued page 140 June 1993 139 Executive VP/Brown Continued page 139 have seen some letters politicians show exactly effect Dont give FCC out Dont embellish story unnecessary rhetoric proposal puts other users too close RC frequencies safe operation says necessary forces FCC deal real problem rather Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Special late update Wednesday March 10 just prior filing Academys formal comment letter counsel received call Ralph HaIler Chief Private Radio Bureau requesting meeting Academy concerning 92-235 Thursday March 11 Vince Mankowski Bob Underwood counsel Ray Kowalski met Federal Communications Commission FCC representatives present Chief Hailer Richard Shiben Chief Land Mobile Microwave Division Doron Fertig Senior Economist Policy Planning principal author 92-235 Herb Zeiler Deputy Chief Special Services Division responsible Part 95 governing RC Chief Hailer initiated discussion indicating concern modelers creating adverse image safe model operation commission assured maintain excellent safety record also have close rapport Federal Aviation Administration FAA related agencies cited major concern centered around fact 92-235 implemented written significant safety concern would develop beyond control discussion tumed responded 92-235 manner did Mr Hailer reminded meeting between him Mr Mankowski Mr Kowalski 1992 assured AMA representatives nothing note conceming modeling imminent point dialogue turned specific issues related 92-235 concern over frequency stability noted commission members indicated 50 parts per million 36 kHz tolerance must mistake typo Following Academy opportunity seek clarification major points also provide extensive background both historical operational concerning model frequency usage Mr Haller expressed eagerness work cooperatively modelers effort resolve concerns regarding rule making end request permission allow Academy perform empirical testing granted suggestions provided testing Assurances provided present 92-235 simply working document giving something technically flawed show dont know what talking about Till next month Dont widen roads just paint lines Lets see five-foot-wide lanes should enough eight-foot-wide trucks Im sure old joke about voting now technology will develop allow voting often Stand up counted now Aw what heck FCC buys proposal panacea future communications Id imagine some economist will try convince Department Transportation cure traffic congestion paint lanes highways handle traffic finalized form variety options alternate plans explored short meeting productive work session occurred principals far ahead schedule ex parte meetings two recent top stories course infamous FCC proposal NPRM92-235 new AMA member liability policy went effect March 31 1993 Please see Technical Directors column latest information concerning FCC its latest proposal February 26 AMA announced its new membership liability insurance program Mailings made information presented Westchester Radio Aeromodelers WRAM show New York Information concerning major improvements insurance program found within pages magazine AMA insurance programs like other AMA benefits reviewed annually various marketplaces studied provide members absolute best membership services benefits am pleased report latest improvements AMA membership insurance program result three years hard work AMA insurance committee headquarters staff hope membership pleased improvements During last three years Executive Directors office has persisted pursuing increased dialogue communication membership ever-increasing flow benefits members Quite frankly times exasperation times satisfaction announcing benefit improvements seeing responses communication increases us AMA HQ good times like busy fun interesting challenges summer 1993 National Flying Site Muncie Indiana will host AMAs first annual Homecoming June 19-20 will opportunity AMA members come out National Flying Site enjoy themselves seeing latest changes improvements site Saturday June 19 open flying demonstrations scheduled 8 am until 6 pm after will barbecue minimal charge annual membership meeting site 9 pm until 1 am asphalt main flying site will converted runways dance floor will treated live music Pink Cadillacs What great way end day Sunday again 8 am until 5 pm will open flying demonstrations great opportunity enjoy site kick off 1993 flying season National model airplane events control line RC will take place Lawrenceville Illinois July 17-25 free flight events will held Muncie September 1-5 indoor events will held Johnson City Tennessee June 3-6 sites have proved well received membership 140 Model Aviation Kircher contest coordinator RO except Pylon Soaring District 2 explain ing contest sanctioning process district meeting look forward excellent Nats categories 1993 Museum Patron Program offers modelers opportunities input interaction national museum year September 3 will banquet museum patrons Sunday September 4 patrons museum will afforded sneak preview national aeromodeling museum Muncie Cloud 9 official newsletter museum patrons has announced sneak preview interested museum patrons making plans attend museum will using sneak preview gain valuable input its patrons assist final completion stages museum will open membership public June 11 1994 interested becoming patron museum see information AMA membership manual contact AMA museum Muncie directly Before moving opening museum June 11 1994 mentionedand date worth noting Mark calendars 1994 homecoming event will also feature Nostalgia Nats centerpiece weekend open national aeromodeling museum Tentative plans Nostalgia Nats run events like Old-Time Stunt Vintage Pattem similar enjoyable classic events information develops suffice say event will major feature 1994 Getting back 1993 events highlight year will Free Flight World Champion ships Class FlA FiB FIC Lost Hills California Academy fortunate host 1992 Scale World Championships Muncie pleased announce will play host best free flight fliers world during Free Flight World Championships 93 No matter what modeling interests may have anywhere near Lost Hills October sure stop will amazed performance models sophistication Free flight activity foundation building block aeromodeling Its daddys free flight 1993 Interested space modeling Academy has taken FAI Spacemodeling under its wing May 22 will have space modeling symposium Muncie August site will host first AMA Spacemodeling Team Selection Finals contest Competitors win place US Spacemodeling Team will comprise official United States team Spacemodeling World Championships team will funded other AMA FAI model teams Transportation allowance up $1000 per team member up 900SF toward entry/food/lodging package will provided member official USA team information space modeling write Academy Model Aeronautics Attention FAI Department Alphanumeric AMA numbers initial response availability alphanumeric AMA numbers has quite brisk first couple weeks AMA has issued over 50 special alphanumeric numbers Some AMA members now have such AMA license numbers A&R Hobby Patrick Wiz David Skybird Flyn-RC Acey Ducy Barnyard Top-Gun Hoops Star Trek fan has NCC- 1701 demanding events 1993 scheduled three-stage move AMA HQ Reston Virginia Muncie Indiana mover delivering 950 boxes take first 64000 pounds AMA headquarters equipment Muncie week May 3 remainder headquarters will sent week June 7 week July 5 three-stage move attempt minimize disruption services minimize downtime hope membership little understanding summer will no easy feat make three massive shipments transfer 10 12 employees hire approximately 35 new people get trained missing lick Wish us luck Homecoming Nats sneak preview World Championships too 1993 141 Da guys District 2 AVPs VP present accounted District 2 meeting held during 93 Westchester Radio Aeromodelers show AMA President Don Lowe addresses International Miniature Aircraft Association Board Orlando its February 13 meeting Howard Crispin R presents Cliff Teltord Distinguished Service Award happy Nancy Telford looks Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 New Hampshire Flying Tigers R/C club club held its fourth annual fly-in June 7 1992 event open public refreshments available ready-to-fly Upper Valley Prop Busters club field MeDanoldss farm Haverhill New Hampshire probably best sites Northeast present club has 34 members types models flown members work local schools help promote hobby annual banquet held Barge Inn December 5 1992 Pictures fumished Ron Foumier Ken Boucher does great job announcing activities fly-in aircraft raffled off introductory flights using buddy box offered Proceeds donated United Way charity modelers open flying competitive events took place along static displays 29 contestants competing merchandise contributed following area hobby shopsJ&S Hobby Londonderry New Hampshire Hobby Hollow Londonderry New Hampshire Toms Hobby Korner Chelmsford Massachusetts Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire RIC Buyers Warehouse Nashua New Hampshire Rivendell Derry New Hampshire have advised date 1993 call Scott Fuller 603 432-8897 would provide information desire fun day well worth attending Kit bashing believe term used model railroaders alter kit aircraft modelers modify airplanes among Larry Bussiere Adams Massachusetts gave treotment Goldberg 1-3 presently working converting Midwest Cherokee twin Cub has flown wheels floats has very successful Photos furnished Larry Bussiere Larry Bussiere modified Cub 142 Model Aviation ERN CONTEST June 61993 SSRCCBridgewater Massachusetts NOVICE-SPORTSMANADVANCED 95 Db 9 feetsound requirement Don Krafft CD617 934-6248 Scott Fuller Fokker Triplane Flying Tigers Fly-In Flight line Flying Tigers Fly-in Introductory flying buddy box L R Milt Brennan John Lavery Richard Muzzey Bradford New Hampshire Left right Ron Letourneau Carl Costantino Enya 25 Bob Brodeur K&B Sportster 20 Ron received F-14 Tomcat kit high point day Better return stock market Above right Dan Karr addresses people Upper Valley Prop Busters banquet Above left Flight line Upper Valley Prop Busters fun-fly Left AMA club officers left right Don Krafft Stuart McDanolds safety officer Bob Norman treasurer Ron Fournier secretary newsletter editor Richard Sherman AVP Dan Karr president Larrys Cub floats New Jersey / New York ioe Beshar rice President Merritt Dr tradell NJ 07649 Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 086 089 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2t35 APO AB 59123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Wee De Ceo 85 Rinerside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 zip codes070-076 076 079 Ron Ferkas tot 5 Old Town Road Coram NY t 1727 fzip codes117-118 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ OB2Ot zip codes080 082 083 Ray Junchkas 7 Evergreen Aoenae New Hyde Park NY 040 zip codes090 091 100-104 106 107 110-119 Gus Pandajin 1065 Peolinld Road Pentield NY 14526-i dOg zip codes140-147 Adam Settler dt Perry Avenue Larham NY tot zip codas120-123 129 129 133-136 Terry Terrenolre tOt Srnithtield Drive Endicog NY 13760 zip codes130-132 137-l39 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longojew Drive Bayville NJ 0B72t zip codes077 & 087J Frequency Coordinator Len Baster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY t3135 District 2 off running following chartered AMA clubs have qualified Leader Club awards Long Island Skyhawks Ridge New York gold Roxbury Area Model Airplane Club Flanders New Jersey gold Flying Knights Hamburg New York Yorkshire New York silver Congratulations good work have videotapes loan following videotapes available District 2 chartered clubs useful informative can shown club meetings mall shows 1 AMA Today Part 2 AMA Today Par II 3 AMA Today Par III 4 Fronfiers Model Aviafion Par 1 5 Froniers Model Avia don Parr II 6 Two-hour tape consisting Marvelous Miniarures Grand Illusions Wired Exciement 7 Discovering Aeromodeling 8 A Plane Place Perfecr Day 9 Headquartrrs Groundbreaking 10 Pilos Ground 11 The Pioneers 12 Frontiers ofAeromodeling 13 A Brief Look World ofAeromodeling Send $3 per tape request cover handling shipping costs AVP Everett Woodman 233 Longview Dr Bayville NJ 08721 Notice theft Joseph Lobaito AMA #367 120 78 Bud Ave Staten Island NY 10304 reports new Aerostar Webra Speed 61 rear venturi custom Pius muffler six-channel Futaba radio channel 35 stolen garage February 23 1993 would appreciate help can get recover loss Rich Tanis forgotten front-line pioneers SAM RC assist movement member North Jersey RC Club visits Muncie Indiana holding up signjust resting Just relaxing Just AVP Wes De Cou New Jersey 1993 CNVMAA Symposium Model Show The New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse New York home 17th annual Symposium Model Show held January 23 1993 sponsored Central New York Model Aircraft Association years show theme honoring Orville Wilbur Wright 90th 1903-1993 anniversary first flight Kitty Hawk North Carolina AMAs Executive Director Vince Mankowski District 2 VP Joe Beshar attended District 2 meeting Academy members ever before attended successful meeting Now symposium held 60000square-foot building show progressively becoming larger near future may competing New York show Last year total attendance just over 3000 year estimated attendance 4500 Scholarships presented first place Dana Bishop second place Mark OConnell third place James Reilly Vince Mankowoki gave personal well professional praise Association having scholarship program benefit youth VP Gus Pandajis New York letter Doug Morrow reports recently conducted two-session workshop January 16 18 1993 Sci-Tech Center Watertown New York workshops attended 15 boys girls ages ranging 8 14 years part Aviation Program held Center built flew AMA Racer kit purchased Sig Manufacturing Center wants have future workshops since successful Adorn Sauler New York June1993 143 trict Bob Clemens does indoor free flight presentation demonstration Photo courtesy Walt Throne Show spectators looking over vast model display area Joe Beshar presents Best Show award Bob Picney CNYMAA Symposium Best Show theme Orville Wilbur Wrights first flight 90th anni versary Photo Al Mortensen CNYMAA first-place scholarship winner Dana Bishop proud mother stepdad Pat Gus Pandajis Dana sponsored Northern Knights RC Club Photo courtesy Walt Throne AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski works Academy booth Photo courtesy Walt Throne CNYMAA Symposiums Best Club Booth award presented Aero RC Syracuse ARCS Walt Throne photo Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Dtrict Bob Brown Vice President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA insurance acquisition main tenance flying sites should easier new revision AMA insurance increase $25 million provides liability coverage needed satisfy critical landowner Lets hope never need itits Frequency problems Today frequently asked question has current status Federal Communications Commissions FCC refarming frequencies Since status seems change almost hourly basis constant updates needed want current dont hesitate call AMA officials should also contact congressmen keep advised interest As has stated timesyour involvement necessary can included Quite often members comment lack coverage club within District 3 column Almost article sent vice president has utilized see yourself Model Aviation quite simple Send brief write-up activity model along color black-and-white picture No guarantee odds couldnt better youll see yourself soon George McLean member North Canton RC Club recently inquired to included Since George also enclosed some pictures short write-up question can answered very quickly hundred seventeen members comprise North Canton club chief flight instructor Dick Fano pictured below Also shown George McLeans Great Lakes bipe include club magazine simple Right George New Years Day fun-fly Several clubs District 3 celebrated new year club gathering local shutterbug James Cottle provided New Years image Mountaineers Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia AMA booth District 3 AMA booth has utilized numerous clubs winter adds touch class mall show modeling function Flying Hillbillies held its first mall show Charleston Town Center Club members impressed positive reaction general public mall management Shown below AMA booth some fine models West Virginia Quarter Scale Pylon Racing Association Chris Justus has recently become new president Quarter Scale Pylon Racing Association class exciting classes radio controt racing interested developing new participants contest sites Contact Chris 6823B Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 info different approach local PR Ever thought using local library center reaching community first thought library may seem like best place hustle possibly interested model aviation second thought Almost people library can read library has books aviation often looking ways get its patrons use facilities western Pennsylvania Gateway RC Society decided give idea try library gave lecture room featured aviation books passed Out literature interested Speakers addressed sailplanes free flight radio control electric modeling AMA video Discovering Aeromodeling used general information According club month-long effort very worthwhile local newspaper increased public support club doing front-page article Several prospective club members also expected join Thanks Gene Silverman have fine photos George Minnear supplied above material Thanks Gateway club fine creative effort Perhaps club might same contest season following picture contestants club members Springfield Ohio Model Airplane Clubs fun-fly exemplifies friendship joy local contest Above The Springfield Model Airplane club contestants its annual fun-fly George McLeans Great Lakes bipe Fifth annual New Years Day fun-fly Rich Blackham displays some free flight models AMA booth Models soar over card catalog Good luck during upcoming Hillbillies planes displayed mall flying season Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / VIrginIa 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 BeeChwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive MeChanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Weynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Safety A safety article appeared recent issue AMA National Newsletter under byline Mike Lynch credited Tn-Village Newsletter editor Fred W Krogman particular article has reproduced several District 4 newsletters probably dozens across counny article good purpose has especially improper statement talked people AMA Headquarters concerning problem No retraction correction has made statement question says ALWAYS stand front behind airplane first half statement absolutely wrong Propellers probably likely cause injuries especially cuts bruises occur operation model aircraft important understand safe manner use devices true propeller blade may thrown directly out hub spinner prop nut propeller will travel front aircraft blade itself lifts direction has little option continue separated shaft engine propeller must move forward leave engine statement should read Never stand front aircraft after starting engine ALWAYS stand rear aircraft after starting engine club using article please make correction need injuries resulting rather dumb statement Please AMA Leader Member clubs Congratulations extended clubs have met standards required Leader Member status club can also try award Information regarding application award published February AMA Notional Newsletter may also obtain information headquarters Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC operates site south Dulles Airport just off US 50 west VA 28 club has tong active Northern Virginia have held local events categories including some innovative types flying contests NVRC supports AMA Show Team IMAA chapter Members club have worked local authorities other clubs flying site acquisition have active AMA official activities such frequency committee current president Ralph Ennis vice president George Flood treasurer Frank Himmerich secretary Tom Perry newsletter Feedback edited Bernie Stuecker Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM another longtime club northern Virginia club has worked closely county officials although has less support last couple years Some struggles have occurred school property used years flying site converted ball fields new leased site about placed full service things again looking up club has hosted number events past will doing again very soon president club Bill McMullin vice president Charlie Koustenis secretary Ralph Graul treasurer Ed Gerber Jr newsletter editor Kirby Nelson Former editor Tom Chipley monthly contributor newsletter Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS first soaring clubs attain Leader Member club status having qualified Gold club created presented 27page booklet support its application presentation included written documentation photographs news clippings thank-you letters other information related club history good example what club applicant might consider doing club newsletter discussing award makes special mention activities John Dart catalyst activities Cited too work clubs school program association another Leader Member club Westminster Aero Modelers president BASS Al DeReozis vice president Bill Cavanaugh former longtime editor BASS News treasurer Joe Allulis secretary John Appling BASS News editor Steve Pasierb Look AMA members wearing Leader Club lapel pin symbol identifies clubs members working betterment model aviation people committed informing public about what represent community Trade show Keep mind Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show June 5 6 Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium Maryland show building now air-conditioned comfortable atmosphere Handy access free parking great conveniences MARC show within easy reach everyone District 4 Stop AMA booth Celebrity An article appeared Daily Press title Aviation pioneer still air story about AMAs outstanding District 4 membersRobert Bob Champine know Bob several modeling activities involved associate vice president member Soaring Contest Board very active soaring competitor twice attained League Silent Flight LSF Level Five setting records along way active other model categories Bob active full-scale pilot well model flier did come get Bob obtained degree aeronautical engineering during World War II went US Navy flight training became Corsair pilot things wound down after war Bob went work National Advisory Committee Aeronautics pre-NASA became test pilot 1947 first men fly supersonic speed X- 1 Bob went make flights anyone X-l series aircraft During period supersonic research X-series aircraft Bob flew ended test pilot career 1979 having flown least 250 research aircraft Among very first flight moon lander simulator Bob member Virginia Aviation Hall Fame has written lot full-scale miniature aviation history covering 1930s until present day often read made first flight set some record often read toiled years obtaining data makes aviation what today owe great debt gratitude individuals such Robert Champine 1993 145 NEXT MONTH JausLer 122-inch-span RC Sailplane itL Harley Michaelis Alabama Florida / Georgia Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico th C rrIino / Taeeosaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bob Vice Presidents 205 322-2127 Bartoszewicz 3626 Rartehetood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Ctrlhasz 2826 Arhor Race Knoocille TN 37517 UndaCooley 10112 Vein Sr. Ojbsonton FL 33534 Gostavo Diaz 1483 AsSlod Ace #701 Condado PR 00907 Janres M Edwards 800 Monosa Nets Athens MO 38852 Karl Hansel RR 4 8cc 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackaon 2118 Thorelee 0, N Charleston 00 29405 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathia 800 337 Oaphee AL 38526 Dick Patton 785 BOl# 8006 Ci, 8irminghorn AL 35224 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ornyrna OA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace ealdetin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchentor TN 37355 Freqoency Ceordinator Bornis Fields 8001003 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Mention made recent Council meeting importance inspecting large scale models before flight District 5 have great number large scale giant scale fun-flys year round Florida being Florida large scale fun-flys very common Currently district have certified inspectors aircraft over 55-pound limit average district over-55-pound interest has never really caught expected contrast large scale Giant Scale contests fun-flys very common Question Are airplanes inspected before flight assess airworthiness Answer Yes thoroughly gone over piece piece before flight International Miniature Aircraft Association called IMAA AMA Special Interest Group has its act together very very well Most fun-flys district hosting large scale airplanes require owner/builder/flier sign IMAA safety inspection form way fliers also belong IMAA organization well AMA form requires flier sign declaration stating Aircraft has Pictured above seven important officials Valkyries Manatee RC Clubs Big Bird Fly-In held last month Palmetto Florida Joe Wright John Anthony Randy Leapley Gus Staubach Ken Roberts Dan Hensley Paul Henkel Dan Randy listed Contest Directors Randy also club president constructed accordance large-scale techniques successfully flown minimum six times Owner/builder further swears/certifies has necessary skills fly aircraft has named pilot can safely form follows 24 questions construction airworthiness regarding various parts craft competent inspector large scale certifies airplane signature system works wonders large models can proud IMAA organization good thing around has its act together modeler flies big scale model can proud am going contact IMAA officials see together can work out plan whereby inspectors district can officially recognized certificate competent inspectors large models Goody IMAA people drove Tampa last week took snaps Giant Scale fly-ill sponsored Valkyries Manatee RC Club Incorporated fun-fly south Tampa weather like summer Contest Directors also club president quickly pointed out though president offered model flight okay inspectors refused allow him fly until corrected stuck aileron asked mention show rigidness safety rules refer Mr Randy Leapley picture follows Pictured above Randy Leapley club president 12-foot Telemaster Randys right aileron stuck after fixed allowed fly officials assured big alrplane allowed fly airworthy safe followed excellent 24-point safety checklist printed IMAA Special Interest Group Dedicated knowledgeable modelers like shown necessary conduct fly-in everybodys safety Meet Pat JB Reeves Ithaca Michigan magnificent Mr Mulligan model original designed built Benny Howard named after father-in-law 1935 full-scale alrplane registered 287 mph Pratt Whitney WASP using 87octane fuel used flaps landings remarkable airplane its time gave JB 1/4-inch nut driver could better assemble plane made way back home needing Look fat GeeBee above An out standing model looked too valuable fly tear up Jim Sanders owner builder swears flies perfectly Jim Sarasota has 37 Zenoab engine Leo quote what Janes Worlds Aircraft say particular GeeBee configuration Janes says Nevertheless best remembered GeeBee racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe original configuration Russell Boardman killed Bendix Troohv Race Look three-engine model German Junkers built David Stroup Bradenton Florida David flies uses three engines OS 120 four-strokers fascinating model Model Aviation nois Indians / Kentucky / Missouri C District Re Jim Sears Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut Box 72 yarns IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 816 564-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 Another travel year has begun After what seems like awfully short rest rigors weekend traveling have flown grasp cabin fever once felt great getting hack swing things though rest needed awhile back Cabin fever takes its toll us get out first trip Shelbyville Illinois swap shop Hosted Shelby County R/C Club event has grown some since last time saw attendance good last year think swap shop will around awhile enjoyed conversations wit members local clubs Boy did have lots discuss course Federal Communications Commission FCC issue number item After swap shop wound down tables stored away able get some time Shelby County RIC Club members hit upon items interest club Although stayed longer tan planned time well spent enjoy quality time fellas because fired up about hobby spent next weekend Orlando Florida Council meeting Needless say wish had time trip beach guess have make some sacrifices officer AMA Hmmm Anyway much discussed usual can read details rest magazine Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum next travel list club decided go another tour weather great enough flying models some us troop trips made over years As has museum several times Ive found visit unfolds some new artifact past trip no different new movie theater has added front museum New displays have added include some aircraft Desert Storm operations As read newsletters Ive noticed some clubs make bus tours museum think saw tours time sure saw Civil Air Patrol members some cadets Canada enjoying displays Since museum close Muncie maybe will add plans visit Muncie area Its billed largest aviation museum world Its truly scale modelers delight last trip month local mall show Somerset Kentucky special treat because hosted newly chartered club Somerset Model Airplane Club Although club has very active Somerset several years few members AMA members well last couple years has lot local AMA activity could have enough impact Somerset club its members encouraged take new look AMA partnership Finally last holdout club members made donations paid way AMA Now job well done Congrats Somerset MAC welcome aboard Oh yeah back mall show mall show combined show featuring displays about four local clubs saw models Somerset London Liberty Danville models organized center display open folks come ask questions members VCR set up public group around time course noticed set up members could see distract working show As usual ajob well done Im just sorry couldnt have stayed longer Alas some things meant Last month couple clubs inducted Leader Club status month have received word Tn-Village RCers Schaumburg Illinois has acquired status Congrats go out group As guess youve seen several clubs have taking advantage Leader Club program good program because recognizes clubs bard work model aviations image However dont forget very same clubs may also eligible Award Service Award Achievement highest honor placed club AMA Award Excellence Therefore club busy doing research Leader Club status find out what takes other awards go As AMA VP take great pleasure working get awards Help help time help running out Now some photos way set last have dont want see pictures stuff have some great shots driving rivets photos Cheetah maybe can find some old photos boat used own sincerely hope threats encourage send photos need few real bad As know everyone appreciates having photo mentioning real aircraft column So photos real models have used much possible Only can help dont carry camera trips use documentation photos RV-fiA project Dang go mentioning real airplane things again Boy would much easier everyone loved forms aviation some us Taint Therefore send photos models way will help prevent talking about other forms aviation feel urge Miniature Aircraft Competitors Chicago area sent two enjoy way have noticed tend show lot clubs photos column Thats because send Hint first group shot members suffer cold just get patch proves can endure good bad weather year long Some really like snow too next Don Mielke Jr has honor receiving Crash Pilot patch proficient builder patch indicator can see got good building course fells next him Bernie Castillo got Safest Pilot 1992 recognition receiving appropriate patch Ive gotta go need get back shop has very busy AMA week hobby being neglected June1993 147 Tell can two stand close other positive/negative forces pulling other course two photos taken years awards banquet fumished Bernie Enough now. Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knefzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford MI 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 AMA Participates NASA-LINK Joe Hass District 7 VP Imagine four-day educational program celebrating International Space Year including satellite uplink school systems across country interactive live phone communication between TV audience presenters Imagine simulated weightlessness space station assembly discussions topics model aviation Search Extra terrestrial Intelligence SETI Imagine thousands local statewide attendees Imagine space-launch precision new high-tech high school professional video production original artwork musical scores written specifically event Such monumental program took place December 3-6 1992 Troy High School Troy Michigan cooperative effort between Troy School District NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio AMA pleased support educational event Members Skymasters Radio Control Club led District 7 AVP Joe Hass put four one-hour classes introducing elementary middle high school students model aviation Discussions included everything indoor microfilm models giant scale wide variety aircraft rockets display Despite classroom setting participants flew radio-controlled airplanes helicopters through stmulators provided Dave Brown Products NASA-LINK program conceived November 1991 Steve Shotwell Troy School District Director Computer Services programs director Lynn Bondurant Chief Office Educational Programs NASA Lewis Research Center defined program obtained necessary resources Reaching students possible broad program paramount 34 corporate educational sponsors specific programs teachers developed aid continuing curriculum development Steve pointed out NASA-LINK finest examples education government business professional organizations working together produce event benefit commitment enthusiasm sponsors brought NASA-LINK far greatest achievements Troy School District made its new high school programs home Numerous issues satellite transmission phone communication speakers identified resolved Pre-event activities began September Education specialist Jim Fitzgerald visited local classrooms Using CAD/CAM space structure designed students Industrial Technology program Student volunteers trained underwater diving simulating microgravity underwater space structure could assembled simulated weightlessness NASAs T34 made available fly special experiments designed students teachers last day program open public movie Dream Alive shown pennission Smithsonian Institution Whether rockets Delta Darts modeling can excellent source recreational enjoyment teaching tool also can provide seeds career aviation NASA Lewis Research Center provides educational programs throughout country Support local scientific aerospace programs great publicity superb community servtce information can obtained calling Center 216 433-2001 packet educational information NASA-LINK program available Send 82 shipping handling NASA-LINK Teacher Support Materials Troy School District 1100 Urbancrest Troy MI 48083 Tel 313 680-0806 Model Aviation Hass District 7 AVP answers auesf ions enthusiastic students student flies RC helicopter courtesy Dave Brown Products Overflow crowd learns basic astro- aeronautics NASA-LINK program Space suit display Poster advertising NASA-LINK program Ralph Winrich NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio presenter during live TV productions Akaaaaa IL o,ioia, N Moxico / Oklahoma Teaaa 0 District UReport Gene Hempel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Staton Th 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde Odessa TX 79762 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 latest news Ray Wagner Odessa Texas has appointed associate vice president west Texas area Ray would like placed mailing lists west Texas area club newsletters months column written associate vice president Chuck Andraka something everybody nearly weekend April November New Mexico west Texas Ray Wagner will certainly help modelers west Texas area big news year offer hold Nats Lubbock Hats off Eldon Bennett Tim Farrell Bill Holland volunteer hours make bid reality Although FAA-written approvals signed time 1993 prepared 1994 bid think Lubbock folks offer first-class facility run top-notch people As far events go big word around last year racingQuickie-500-style past limited engines K&B 40s Last year opened up engine list price under $150 nearly doubled attendance meets year look grow some adding true AMA class some meets Racing will held Albuquerque Lubbock Odessa Clovis possibly other cities Competition fun-flying fills season pilots contests range laid-back Farmington New Mexico outright competitive Farmington known birthplace home-field advantage may win because rules come after fly guaranteed good time treated great cookout after youve roasted day Clovis example competitive contest year braved 30- 40-mph winds compete three classes Nobody stopped flying until last round done Texas panhandle things relaxed serious annual Dumas fun-fly consists random team events helps meet other pilots guys take Pony Express event seriously growing area International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA big bird events Just about town Out fly-in dedicated big planes planes pure joy fly perfect answer modelers burned out competition still like competing little IMAC pattern big birds Flatlanders Plainview have successfully combined double round lowkey IMAC competition its annual fly-in competition sort Tournament Champions TOC flying pressure Gil Merriman Los Alamos continues advance control line flying statewide Roundup newsletter year club added some racing its fly-in events attended December event dozen pilots braved 300 weather all-day fun Albuquerque R/C club has found way improve spectator attendance providing civic-minded activity club links up October meet annual Toys Tots campaign sponsored local television station causes can benefit fun hobby benefits increased spectator involvement Just persistent Odessa Propbusters Midland HiSky Club West Texas Magnum Squadron participated Confederate Air Force CAP presentation fun-filled activity called Wings Things 1992 static display WW II aircraft model aircraft antique cars motorcycles Flying demonstrations performed F-I 17 Stealth fighter US Marine Corps Harrier jets What show Ray Wagner AVP west Texas coordinated Col Frank Calhoon CAF promotion AMA model aviation show look forward bigger better 1993 1993 149 Quickie-500 racers Lubbock Alan Prince rulemaker Farmington can tell event has just flown Alan starting make rules lovely wife looks flight line Dumas fun-fly Rege Hall passes mail Gail Nashs olane durina Pony Exoress event Modelers Los Alamos New Mexico area L R front row Bill Frost Scott Metzner Gil Merriman Keith McCant back row Dave Thornburg Mark Schiuter Pete Metzner Jack Bryan AMA booth run Odessa Propbusters recent Confederate Air Force show Odessa Texas CAFs new home few models displayed Odessa Propbusters Colorado / Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming 9 Dtrict Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moan 607 E Vera Bollineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Salina KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Tom Boyd has decided discontinue AVP Nebraska special thanks Tom years service News announcement new AVP Nebraska District 9 Jack Sibert Welcome aboard Jack well watching District 9 functions Nebraska Jack Sibert born 1949 Red Cloud small rural community south central Nebraska interest aviation sparked Gordon Buster local businessman took interest him age 15 Jack acquired student pilot license learning fly Jacks father late Wayne Sibert also interested aviation An aircraft owned both father Mr Buster used gain firsthand experience flight Jack obtained bachelor science degree education Nebraska Wesleyan University 1972 past 21 years has taught public school system currently teaching fifth-graders Everett Elementary Lincoln Nebraska Jack became interested model aviation 1970 performing exhibition skydiving air shows first attempt U-Control quickly moved RC planes gliders Jack member Lincoln Skyknights member Executive Committee has assumed role assistant CD its annual June fun-fly year Jack conducts extensive aviation unit students Lincoln Skyknights help sponsor event providing funds purchase Delta Darts Jack awarded Nebraska Aviation Education Excellence Award 1991 efforts providing in-depth curricula promote general model aviation Jacks interest RC centers around youth Its hope help other RC fliers educators participate model aviation concerted effort made involve young people hobby knows excellent units instruction being used would like combine units unit fits students various age levels differing abilities News North Dakota Winter fun-flys wow Well Grand Forks Club left eastern North Dakota journeyed Bottineau winter fun-fly Balsa Busters RC Club hosts fun-fly December Pilots attend fly snow have great chili feed Saturday night Model Aviation Loren Moen AVP North Dakota holds airplane next flight winter fun-fly Below Model flying Bottineau flying field Mike Ellis pilot command loads model airplanes flight boxes Cherokee Six flight Bottineau Doug Neibling Vic Payne help load aircraft Jack Sibert Model flying field west Bottineau North Dakota Appreciation Lamar Steen active member Although Lamar designed built Colorado Dawn Patrol since 1985 succumbed numerous full-scale aircraft Skybolt brought Greeley hospital February 18 1993 him fame considered best allthe result stroke suffered during week around aerobatic aircraft time prior death survived wife Lamar always quick offer help fellow Dixie two sons daughter several modelers experienced problems grandchildren aircraft will sadly missed As industrial arts teacher Denver friends Academy Model Aeronautics Lamar designed Steen Skybolt first Leo Ford aircraft constructed classroom objective project interest students aviation Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevaoa / utan 1 District UReport Richard Hansen Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 286 Visalia CA 93277 Ksi P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive LaaVegaa NV89t17 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Great news AMA Headquarters increased liability coverage model aviation tosurance program Liability coverage has increased $2500000 per occurrence commercial general liability protection flying site having per location limit $5000000 aggregate special thanks job well done Carl Maroney headquarters staff months research negotiation hard work behalf AMA membership truly AMA its best reflects its dedication providing superior membership services Congratulations Leader Club status has achieved announced following District 10 Clubs Antelope Valley Tailwinds Inc Lancaster California Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Morgan Hill California Tustin Model Aircraft Association Laguna Hills Califomia District 10 has some best local modeling organizations nation know clubs deserving recognition commitment communities aeromodeling activities club Lender Club 14 criteria Leader Club status know dozens clubs District 10 qualify criteria encourage local club officers put forward clubs prestigious award Additional information can obtained Jay Mealy AMA headquarters am sure everyone knows now has lot activity lately relating RC frequencies FCCs proposed rule makingDocket #92-235 AMA has doing excellent job staying top situation has opened dialogue administration FCC issue AMA Frequency Committee needs help identify amount local RC use 27 MHz band band lost favor during CB craze mid-1970s concern over illegal high-powered linear amplifiers spewed sideband transmissions over band However still RC operators 27 MHz frequency committee would like information numbers location Local District 10 clubs asked survey members frequency use 27 MHz band submit information District Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Eloy Marez biggest issues sitting AMA agenda proposed District 10 regional flying site Visalia California project dead dying forgotten Well its dead its certainly forgotten dying Well honestly dont know project narrowly escaped cancellation last Council meeting vote four favor seven against two abstentions motion terminate project defeated previous Council action extend escrow property additional 12 months enacted action did pull project out fire did throw st rope key issues under consideration 1 appropriateness willingness AMA invest property similar properties development regional flying sites 2 substantiation District 10 support such project development district flying site Council resolved reassess issue October Council meeting ball thrown back District 10s court demonstrate support project Ive subsequently met District 10 Regional Flying Site Project Development Committee Visalia California discussed future project committee composed representatives 12 central Califomia clubs has worked nearly two years development project committee dedicated projects success convinced its viability promotional plan developed publicize project activity garner support encouraging aspects project ts intent site development operational maintenance would supported local level AMA headquarters would committed beyond initial property acquisition normal property owner liabilities such property taxes insurance project committee intends support site development operating costs through fund-raising efforts user assessments Special Interest Group SIG support commercial contributions have what believe some very innovative ideas could serve models development similar sites other districts Project details will published District 10 newsletter Ten Forward future issues Model Aviation District 10 Associate Vice Presidents Leader Members charter clubs will asked review issue ask input District 10 membership Visalia also opportunity visit flying sites Central Valley Radio Controlled Soaring Club Visalia Sky Kings Both hosting local competition great time sincere thanks Jerry Fox Charlie Wright Gary Hover tremendous hospitality Its time back out Keep em safe keep em flyin * June 1993 151 Cliff Wetzler Central Valley Radio Control Soarina club launches craft Visalia Sky Kings left right Vic Cunnyngham District 10s past VP Forrest Corley Charlie Wright John Villnave Jennie Villnave Mike Flaherty Del Adam 1roposed vistrict 10 regional Ilying site Jerry Fox president Central Valley RC Soaring club Visalia Delta Dart class taught John Wilson Appreciation District 10 AMA member friend Joe Stream succumbed Sunday March 14 brain tumor Stream family has long familiar sight modeling functions Wife Betty has Nationals RC Category Manager years driving force RC activities throughout District 10 probably said best Bill Wisniewski Joes longtime friend never brother said Bill Joe better got pick him heartfelt sympathy Streams Second launch veita var class Central Valley RC Soaring club Alaska / IdahO Montana Jregon wasnington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 puavv uuaaS EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 has particularly bad month During last 30 days Ive learned weve lost three longtime modelers knew Strat-O-Bat founder John Mace gone John always heen active club 82 VP time death John hadnt flown specialty unlimited power much last few years hut always contests either assisting CD timing helping thousand little ways make contest run just little easier Almost everyone Northwest FF community passel others knew liked respected John will remembered sorely missed years ago engaged usual activity browsing through hobby shops happened Elmer Roths shop Market Street Salem Oregon gazing enviously goodies stacked shelves Elmer stuff couldnt afford during after WW II particular day Elmer asked interested engines course says ask 1 want meet Shorty Spies says Elmer After introduction talked about model building flyingthe good stuff Elmer said Would like see Shortys engines assumed Shorty several maybe few oddball types said Sure sounds good went over Shortys house incredible engines everywhere Hundreds engines maybe thousands stunned engines Id heard about never seen others no idea existed Later Shorty took out back porch little room tested engines Hes guy knew bought fuel drums test stand set up top drums awesome fuel tank ever Shorty always happy help share information he knew just about everything possible about engines Most kindest gentlest man ever knew knew him lives made infinitely richer Glenn L Shorty SpiesAugust 31 1905-December 3 1992 guess first time met Howard Breshears some event Spokane honestly dont remember just now seems Ive known Howard forever knack making person feel comfortable part whatever group happened time met him knew instantly youd met kindred spirit scale builder part team wife Jane Together worked contests very smallest Nats competed judged just helped out As club member deeply involved Barons activities through enthusiastic positive Howard someone always looked forward seeing again died 25th January passing has tom piece out fabric of lives hearts go out Jane childrenMelanie Guy Clay thoughts come mind number look around make sure honoring people should too soon isnt chance say thanks anything else Let friends know care about may able hear you wait too long say So saying say Bob Bennett 50year CD know about Youve done good Bob excellent actions have benefitted generations modelers over country owe debt cannot repaid May future hold years enjoyable building crashless flying contest time again will found listed contest calendar As will get toward first May remember Zillab NW Regionals two longest-running contests around mentioned earlier Early June comes Plat fine floatplane event held near Sutherlin Oregon Go Surherlin take I-S exit head east Out country couple miles town will see sign says Plat Reservoir will point south Umpqua Valley gang will have some signs out tell float-fly should help Bring something fly off water Expect have good time get some relaxing flying June 18-20 brings first Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Now thats place sets definition scenic Farragut Flyers put fine scale contest lovely spot Dont forget spend some time Corvallis between 5th 12th contest qualifies RC Pattern team World Champs will held Mike Dunphy paying off pledge made Riebland Nats told would have team trials District 11 contest will held Corvallis airport south town trip Trumps Hobbies will get directions Bel-Air Flyers holding its fourth annual Big Bird Fly-In near Belliogham Washington June 5-6 Bald Eagles Squadron Eastern Washington will hold its second annual Giants Summer IMAA Fly-In Quartzite Mountain Sod Nursery near Chewelab Washington June 12-13 Next year IMAA will hold its annual Gathering Eagles Fly-In Arlington Washington Make plans now Kitsap ARCS will put Helicopter Fun-Fly June 5 6 its field Bremerton Raceway Lilac City Fan-Fly will brought Barons July 10-11 Barons field Deer Park Lots concrete fly fan off lots fan-a-tics talk Pine Hollow happens July 10-11 Floatplane madness its best Most dedicated types show up about Tuesday since everyone knows best flying weather always happens just before contest What lake resort atmosphere isnt type-A territory until Saturday anyway Oregon Air Fair November about 30000 showed up look talk about airplanes airplane stuff Mostly fullscale stuff modelers involved up aspect ratios Jim Cameron took some pictures have photo #1 lower left Knight Twister Jim upper left Sig Twister Stunter Dave Royers Veco Warrior Next month should have some Puyallup photosstill too dark okay Go out fly something Enjoy Model Aviation o #2 Frank Macys Skylark Junior lower left Skylark 60