AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
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AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
AAuews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Capital Area Soaring Association formed years ago mem bership DCRC Washington metro area new club developed dedicated sailplane enthusiasts found developed new flying sites began sponsor monthly meets variety contests good fortune invited clubs June 1993 Two-Meter/Scale contest site private estate owned Frank Thompson near Warrenton Virginia Frank has home hangar airstrip 150-acre property allows CASA members fly gorgeous rural setting lovely trees hedgerows around perimeter beautiful open areas launch lines landing circles turned out very nice event Skip Schow CD Thermals abounded taking aircraft almost out sight Skip modestly did claim credit arranging super variety aircraft rela tively simple advanced could seen About 60 pilots flew picnicked friends families gabbed entire dayThe photos show group plus two interesting models entered Scale Definitely nice bunch people around Image-Building What have problem 13-plus years AMA have heard question frequently Actually far better something before problem occurs Id like offer some suggestions consider doing 1994 planningjust list things pick improve local image acceptance Smart clubs already doing about club Adopt school Adopt section highway Invite local aviation notable speak club Invite local politicians speak Continued page 140 Key Dates October 2-3 F2C Team Finals South El Monte California October 4-9 Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills California October 21-23 National Recreation Parks Association NRPA San Jose California October 30 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana November 4-7 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois November 12-14 Toys Adults Cincinnati Ohio common refrain heard around flying sites concerns price paid order have quieter opera tion widespread belief must lay out large sum money out proportion other costs means getting quiet really true addition basic premise loss flying site might price really does need accurately assess total cost flying examples abundance individuals clubs have bit bullet made better envi ronment sport clubs have instituted sound-reduction programs instances have opted reduce level stages over rather long period time primary reasoning phase program large outlays cash order meet requirements ways accomplish breaking bank question really What constitutes large outlay cash average cost aircraft engines today small What per centage total cost quieter operation worth What reten tion flying site worth Columns past have mentioned choices engines provided excellent mufflers enabling qui eter right start have columns told about after-market mufflers available range costs engines purchased either mufflers mufflers ade quate cost varies almost exclusively engine displacement application example mufflers large gas engines larger four-stroke engines tend Continued page 126 November 1993 125 Inside View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing CASA bunch airplanes Don Goughnor Pratt-Reed LNE-1 contest director Skip Schow .i u uvi5 anu uuiai mu glider fighter held Hans Wieaerkenr Howard Crispin Jr d j K [ pj6e] i m President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Change Administration 26 July 1993 Vincent Mankowski resigned Executive Director AMA Bob Under wood formerly AMA s Technical Director has accepted Councils appointment Director Bob brings wealth background knowledge important assignment having worked Headquarters past eight years Bob described former position etcetera department since has deal myriad subjects overlapped defined boundaries Bob retired school teacher worldclass Scale modeler well known interested model technology competition has always carried out assignments exemplary manner am sure challenging task will no exception Muncie Headquarters moving vans have come unloaded gone AMA Headquarters functions now Indiana personnel place busy physically organizing work place continuing service members needs has very chal lenging year Council appreciates staffs readiness accommodate themselves new environment addition move annual Home coming held Muncie June Nationals held Lawrenceville Illi nois AMA presence maintained EAA Show Oshkosh Byron Show now gearing up AMA-hosted Free Eight World Champi onships held Lost Hills California 4-9 October 1993 Geoff Styles flying-site coordinator will continue function out Reston Vir ginia Geoff spends time servicing clubs flying-site needs have problem nature contact Geoff AMAs new Reston phone number 703 435-6083 FAX number 703 435-7236 Frequency Sharing multitude fre quencies available modelers aeromodels boats cars rockets obtained through hard work AMA Frequency Committee Intrinsic effort obtain large number frequencies need provide multiple event opera tions such Nationals competition need provide situations might require shared use frequencies also concern some frequencies being unusable instances very close proximity high output commercial users adjacent frequencies have isolated instances clubs flying groups have operated such close proximity frequency-sharing plan necessary assure flight safety Gener ally AMA exercises control situation chartering new clubs would operate within prescribed distance another established club unless shared plan established Frequency Committee has agreed safe operating distance modern equip ment three miles now operating criteria no question what closer operation possible under some conditions advisable general rnle Academy authorized FCC mandate frequency assignments province FCC would derelict duty ignore potentially unsafe operations seek alert modelers unsafe situations final analysis fliers clubs must work together make system work AMA available advise fre quency sharing systems wouldflt local situation emphasize regard less organizational circumstances local fliers make such systems work have involved recently situa tion Washington state trying resolve frequency-sharing problem Unfortu nately some have involved FCC matter instead working out local level event would like share response just received FCC matter excerpted letter sent concerned copied us reply further correspon dence July 8 1993 concerning channels used remotely controlling model aircraft letter May 19 1993 stated users may enter voluntary agreements concerning sharing channels used control model aircraft no party may assign control nor restrict use such channels accurately states policy appears directive dated April 16 1993 Mr Ed McCollough District XI Vice President actually vol untary cooperative operating agreement respect channel usage between two model aircraft clubs affiliated Academy Model Aeronautics AMA allege members flying club understand affiliated AMA experiencing radio interference result users operating under aforemen tioned AMA voluntary cooperative agreement view alleged interference problem could resolved voluntary cooperative agreement channel sharing between AMA clubs club users channels controlling model air craft must engage cooperative sharing channels because exclusively available user organization Such cooperation becomes reality parties come together decide fairest use channels concerned par ticular locality Robert H McNamara Chief Special Services Division years ago fre quency assigned use two several now have fifty 72 MHz fre quencies aeromodels plus six meters plus 27 MHz Surface models have thirty 75 MHz frequencies plus 27 MHz plenty frequencies Membership Dues past eight years AMA membership dues strncture has remained essentially constant few minor adjustments some categories time escalation cost living cost supplies equipment staff salaries cost litigation rather static membership growth compared former years has eliminated very small surplus budget year Conse quently AMA Council deemed advisable provide small increase dues structure assure solid financial pos ture Note announcement magazine showing very small increase little over 5% per category average well below cost-of-living increases during eight-year period continues represent real value services AMA provides members Council assures 1994 dues budget will used capital improvements national facility Any improvements will funded donations designated purpose Clara have now Muncie over two months helping ease task transition new facility Headquarters staff now includes significant number new people mixed old heads transferred Reston staff now smaller number expect will stay way must say am very impressed staff now have Hoosiers have really good work ethic Im sure will pleased product efforts SoundlCrispin Continued page 125 expensive wish obtain maximum power quiet operation looking muffled tuned pipes also expensive sport RC Aerobatics option falls What cost terms price fully equipped RC Aer obatic aircraft cost probably rather small percentage total cost other ways getting quieter add-on units cm made others may purchased Continued page 128 126 Model Aviation Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Boy what couple ot months has may wait bated breath read column month Hi Mum apologize missing last simply traveling due missed deadline cant say has very good couple months AMA some us traveled way Texas media tion session SFA suit return settlement came Nats Lawrenceville attendance well off normprobably result disastrous flooding Mississippi valley area came resignation Executive Director Vince Mankowski say its tough couple months would quite understatement aftermath Vinces resignation have received letters phone calls concerned AMA members friends have heard wild variety rumors regarding Vinces resignation particularly sur prising have cited rumors misappropriation funds using exact words need go record right now set record straight true no evidence nor allegation funds misappropri ated have no idea rumor got started could get hands individual Id Id well Id some thing anyway have also received interesting letter Northern Virginia R/C Club followup letter old friend really calls question management AMA going far allege AMA becoming secret society obvious letters people have relied upon inside information HQ staff people keep mind old HQ literally back yard rather what printed magazine various columns problem Executive Council discussing sub ject terms would move HQ staff being told didnt really mean it wont actually happen Executive Director dont blame him wouldnt want try run organization substantial number staff jumping ship basis inevitablebut yet scheduledmove area walked tightrope what deal Muncie predicated upon moving Headquarters press asking Executive Council trying figure out well Staff being fed wont actually happen line Executive Director really didnt want us commit print making move felt would have devastating effect Headquarters staff really dragging feet matter As said earlier dont blame him What finally got us off dime speak study done Muncie showed very significant reduction oper ating expense Headquarters operation Muncie compared Reston operating-cost difference shown being nearly half million dol lars per year completely trusting study really wanting look situation asked study done east coast accounting firm figuring Muncie study might somewhat biased Boy surprised study east coast firm showed greater sav ings operating costs dont have exact numbers handy remember study showed operate 1993 Muncie compared Reston would save $600000 would increase well over $1 million seem recall number around $17 million over next five years assumed few things real istically couldnt attain First based full year Muncie no way move quickly second didnt take account cost move third assumed no cost operation Reston property ie lease enough cover cost maintaining plus taxes sell didnt take proceeds sale effect study made estimate cost moving Headquarters operation Executive Director resulted estimate $364000 moving expense Decision time Figuring could real istically set midyear 93 target complete move savings realized second half 93 should almost pay cost move giving us substantial net reduction operating cost 94 decision made move comple tion target midyear 93 Now can read above still conclude decision move Head quarters made regard financial implications dont know what would satisfy AMA secret society intent quite frankly get lot trouble saying too much saying too little lawyers have strongly advised say nothing regarding SFA lawsuit order protect ourselves probably good advice based fact us did say print something find selves named personally lawsuit yet membership keeps asking information Its organization feel should told everything certainly can understand concern dont know implement jeopardizing organization can see position share holders organization concept organization owned its members certainly lost As officers organization simply custodians organization best can ensure organization properly serves its members listen input over country various interest groups consider facts probably available person thinks has perfect solu tion make decision decision usually best compromise sometimes still make wrong decision have shown very little hesi tancy reverse ourselves becomes apparent blew otherwise would foolish Executive Council voted impose small dues increase next year gener ally $2 increase caveat no dues income will used 1994 cap ital improvements Muncie concession concerned dues increase would viewed being result purchase Muncie real fact left Head quarters Reston dues increase would have greater Its first general dues increase eight years havent done too badly significant problem us right now fact Reston property has fallen value point probably worth considerably less have invested fallen value whole bunch before Navy announced its plans move out Crystal City move forecast entice firms cur rently located RestonlHerndon area down desirable Crystal City area vacating commercial prop erty Reston/Herndon area dont know what can about brainstorming now trying come up way either keep no cost basis wait out recession local commercial real estate market sell little loss possible Its going easy decision Im going miss Vince Mankowski good friend truly enjoy being around parting words ring true leave good staff wish Vince luck further endeavors hope can stay touch succeeded interim basis about year own Bob Underwood has big pair shoes fill know Bob very capable staff administrator will admirable job Hes best people person know Till Next Month mber 1993 127 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 funny thing happened way Oshkosh work AMA booth t get Monday July 26th wife Rae daughter Anne performing chores day Annes home St Louis enroute set up booth EAA show just left Nats Lawrenceville phone call president Don Lowe changed plans Don indicated Vince Mankowski resigned Executive Director returning Virginia further stated Executive Council wished fill position immedi atelyThe prospect both flattering frightening Perhaps frightening thought after careful counsel wife said yes headed Muncie Rae Anne took loaded van Oshkosh work booth Bob Dolly Wischer AMAs PR Director Jay Mealy now two weeks later would love tell detail what has transpired cant has blur new faces names boxes unload decisions dis coveries made return home evening very tired sense exhil aration isnt just flow adrenalin borne fear apprehension rather flush excitement comes won derful revelations Getting know new AMA family has special joy seeking learn business rapidly possible coming together few older employees newly hired always traumatic share common levels expectation goals first pos sess no means marry truest sense its marriage courtship am pleased able say due hard work staff combining pro cess working trying hard make organization morning several occasions during two weeks sat big boulders placed across entry road Headquarters eating carefully prepared breakfast donuts milk pond nearby released lingering vapors cool morning air Several small groups ducks drifted across quiet surface grass small spider webs glistened dew Such beautiful beginning day looked out across site pondered expectations have realized have voiced concerns about its purchase development wished member could share moment Maybe some day will happen meantime assured will work very hard make site coopera tive development effort first steps underway seek open access site too early provide specifics assured happening through combined efforts Executive Councils site development committee PADCOM Headquarters members suggestions last two years being factored plan Sev eral small steps already place As far general business concerned things works Last months magazine carried news modest dues increase 1994 Membership depart ment has prepared deluge mail renewal time Activity FCC issue 92-235 continues working toward combined FCC RICMA AMA ex parte meeting During month August two FAI team selections occurred Muncie Scale Spacemodels rockets USOC Free Flight championships will grace site September October Free Flight community will journey Lost Hills California World Championships apologize brevity months column fact pic ture appears twice magazine logistics trying change moving arrangements creates interesting scenario drop middle new responsibilities So indul gence Im going sign off hustle Virginia take rest pictures off wall Well chat later d/Crispin Continued page 126 some instances may add baffles other changes existing mufflers lower sound level exhaust forget affect propeller relates exhaust frequency rpm effects design Proper matching propeller engine-and-aircraft combination can really surprise degree sound reduc tion Maryland club Westminster Aero Modelers has made ongoing program recent newsletter told experience member dealing problem excellent example far can go accomplish minimum cost item credited club member Ken Eckard something try have 0S 46 ABC bought Iran 10 x 7 prop sound tested 93 dB stock muffler Later added Du-Bro deflector muffler sound dropped 91 dB After started running 11 x 6 prop sound dropped again day broke 11 x 6 prop know happened After looking flight box found 12 x 6 APC Hummm wonder what will put 12 x 6 46 engine started itsounds good slow 9400 rpm Oh well flew surprise plane took off before ready flew around seems good quite fast good pulled up went up up up same running smaller props rpm really surprised results Next landed tested sound 83-84 dB Great Ten dB drop price deflector larger propabout $4 total cheap quiet Try really works dont think come out field try Also flew 22 minutes 53 seconds six ounces fuel Offer last column mentioned Bob Davis offering discounts readers column line mufflers pipes very broad range engines offer good through end year Bob offers quality products just might have what need current installation next project can contact Bob Davis Model Products PO Box 141 Milford Conneticut 06460 Tel 203 877-1670 Bob also manufactures line diesel con version heads practically engine might wish convert diesel eco nomical engine operate terms fuel consumption offers greater power added bonus much quieter glow gasoline engines Give try Ask Bob literature have questions Warnings Several articles have appeared wamings concerning use different materials manufacture mufflers add-on units think sometimes things go too far scare people away very practical useful applications rela tively simple methods need aware certain precau tions working flammable materials pressurized containers Most needed pre cautions printed cans important thing contents expelled can difficult task con tainers would market can guarantee used indi viduals capable reading labels Basically have no need expose cans excessive heat Very few us have ability weld thin aluminum mate rial often use J-B Weld assembly requires no heat So scared off warnings Use common sense True should never puncture fully charged can should never toss fire doubt have fire going workshop event Release contents outdoors possible wants odor workshop would cer tainly take away model building sweet smells wood dust glue dope kind brush model Model Aviation 4Bob Underwood Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Downeast Soaring Club sponsoring first New England RIC Soaring Convention Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine November 20 1993 information have time Please Contact Steve Savoie 207 929-6639 desire information Vie Dysart received following piece sad news David Feather Antrim New Hampshire Vie Dysart New Ipswich New Hampshire died 41 years age injuries sustained motorcycle accident May 21 1993 As modeler no peer instructor never too busy give himself model aviation enthusiasts Peterborough Keene southern New Hampshire certainly owe him debt gratitude time expertise freely given also built flew full-size Volksplane models seemed passion AMA Leader Clubs now three clubs District Rhode Island Aeromodelers Quaker City R/C club New England Sport Scale Association Congratulations members clubs Aroostock County Fliers held 11th annual Model Display Presque Isle Rec Center May 16 1993 27 planes presentLarry Ventura about launch Bren Baileys Electric aircraft Hampshire AVP taken fall soar-in New Boston New Hampshire indicates considerable activity area encouraged Alton Ryder MMCA Fly-In event held RJC Gulls field Bangor Maine June 26-27 following pictures furnished Mac McGuffin Maine AVP Hampshire soaring picture below furnished Harry Newman New reopie s nuie wsru wens ueorge Dionne Top GunF-15 1-irsa piace caie wens iarnes scratch-built Citabria Jie Winners aret row L Screnock 1st n-Scale Aeromaster brian Simpson 2nd Non-Scale Enforcer Jim Chasse 1st Scale Citabria Back row L-R George Dionne Peoples Choice F-15 James Taylor 3rd Non scale F-14 Mike Desgardine 2nd Scale Taylorcraft Larry Strout 3rd Scale Cessna 182 Larry Venturas -scale Extra 230 equipped smoke NoVember1993 129 New Jersey / New York Beshar President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Prealdente Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 8 Ben 2135 APO Ak 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO 3 Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codea070-076 078 079 Ron Parkas 1815 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727-1853 zip codeslt7-1 19 Wait Geary 822 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08251-2717 zip codas080 062 083 Ray Juschkaa 7 Evergreen Avenae New Hyde Park NY 11045-3914 zip codes 080081100-104106107110-116 Gus Pandalia 1885 Pent jeld Road Pentield NY 14528-1409 zip codes140-147 Adam SaBier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 zip codes120-122 128 126 t33-136J Terry Terrenotre 101 Swithtield Drive Endicott NY 13785-4325 zip codes930-832 137-939 946 946J Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Baynilin NJ 58721-3116 zIp codes0778 087 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 have two Contest Board representative changesBob Clemens having served since early 70s Scale board passes baton Don Typond 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 Tel 914 986-5728 John Grigg served since late 1991 Electric Board passes baton Larry Scribnik 21 South Country Rd Bellport NY Tel 516 286-0079 thank both Bob John efforts representing District IIs modeling community welcome Don & Lany attended Long Island Radio Control Societys LIRCS club meeting May 6 well-organized club no less elated bestowed honorary membership am truly grateful recognition Joe Beshar Lane Goldstein secretary Central Jersey Wing Benders submitted following Central Jersey Wing Benders CJWB good bunch people want fly RC planes hassle Four years club CJWB flying Old Bridge now hottest newly AMA-chartered club central New Jersey Central Jersey Wing Benders invited participate Six Flags Great Adventures firstever aviation day Sunday May 2 1993 Wing Benders set up static display consisting 23 RC airplanes helicopters gliders estimated 40000 people park large portion passed exhibit received AMA RC handouts supplied us Marketing Director Geoffrey Styles people stopped talk RC including vice president general manager L-R Upper Rich Dean dedicated operationer Vincent Ciminnisi chief cook Art Wohitman club mentor Center Vic Bock photographer extraordinary Vince Filardo presidentwhen hes talking Al Arndt treasurerif can find him Lower John Cullins instructorno charge Bill Fox desert- loving hotdog jockey [flush right]AVP Wes DeCou New Jersey Six Flags Great Adventure commented exhibit attraction missed day CJWB would like thank Fred Hareslak president American Academy Aerospace Education introducing us Walter Simon Special Events Director Great Adventure finally Joe Beshar District II Vice President help advice support getting Central Jersey Wing Benders off ground air Enclosed will find photographs several members Richmond Model Flying Club Chapter 467 Staten Island recently presented static show local junior high schools Hobby Day youngsters 9 14 club has involved community activity past five years As youngsters passed models questions asked high far long did take build plane enthusiasm interest very gratifying Richmond Model Flying club provides very special link Staten Island community provides its young people opportunity become involved sport promotes sense self worth accomplishment camaraderie affords alternatives channels energies resources productive fields endeavor Ray Juschkus New York 130 Model Aviation dKUIdIIUI.IUU 01 plenty models Disprnywi funny faces evidence kne Tun rdJ nwu tnuir yeriyIuninuru smiling faces wno made possible AVP Woody Woodman New Jersey Richmond Model Flying Club Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win fourchannel radio Deadline entries December 311993 U] II 11 LI Eli 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Elections election 1993 allows select District III Vice President choice yours. vote does make difference Please vote AMA Headquarters transition Muncie about complete staff very enthusiastic desire assist As vice president have spent several weeks summer headquarters As property committee chairman am making attempt develop site utilizing monies derived resources other AMA dues New policies being developed allow AMA membership use property very little expense facility yourscome enjoy Youth program As flying season 1993 concludes what going winter Have club considered program youth area Academy has multitude information will assist Such items teacher guides curriculum lists additional resources available multitude information available free Delta Dart kits available AMA Headquarters hulk form price $25 40 kits benefits can realized type activity individual satisfaction generated helping someone make something seeing fly astounding Modeling provides avocation allows youth spend pastime productive manner club known being service oriented has positive public image problems encountered flying site minimal Any information mentioned above can obtained Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Write call 317 287-1256 now Leader Club Program Another club project should AMA Leader Club Program first year program 75 clubs United States participated48 received gold status 25 silver two bronze Currently seven clubs district have obtained Leader status Westlake RIC Club gold Flying Circuits R/C Club silver Skyhawks Model Airplane Club silver Johnstown R/C Club gold Valley R/C Model Club gold Thistledown Flyers silver Congratulations fine clubs program continues 1994 Hopefully current clubs will retain status several will join club needs information becoming leader club contact headquarters program could great benefit Maple Cave Fly-In Nestled hills northwestern Pennsylvania Maple Cave Flying Club year very attractive club produces several fine meets great leadership headed president Harold Rough Contest Director John Vogel June rally well attended Check Out event following pictures provided Harold Roug Construction article Look construction article Mark Siriannis Russian Sukhoi SU 26M Model Aviation mber 1993 131 Two fine gentlemen.John Vogel Tom Hayden Tom McOuiston sits SNJ Mark Mary Sirianni Sukhoi Mark great builder Kane Pennsylvania Pictured above Mark two great models daughter Mary Sukhoi Fred Wolf AT-6 Texan Jim Hoffman PJ 295 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Management Many will have heard changes made management AMA Headquarters will also concerned ahout will affect members Vincent Mankowski Executive Director 31/2 years resigned post personal reasons has returned home Reston Virginia goes saying will changes manner things done always case change managers has own style some ultimately better members others Robert Underwood longtime employee AMA has named Executive Director Bob has agreed serve up year During interval will seek permanent replacement Bob will take over midst task transition Reston Muncie Bob well aware difficulties understands what needed will fine job during transitionso much plans retire first August need always concerned needs membership primary goals Academy Whether methods operating system whole individual departments competition practices publicity flying-site acquisition retention interface government agencies such FCC communications other matters must serve members first Insist move Muncie done deal fact nothing can alter own position has timing move needed wrong fact remains however has done being case must work make move successful Headquarters heart operation location necessarily critical accomplishing task defined Bylaws need support doing work work make things function smoothly Please have some patience people working Muncie Most new Academy new Executive Council met Muncie 26 July found some new employees aware Executive Council introduced has remedied Only 10 individuals moved Reston creates transition problem will take some time make work smoothly people also need free interruption awhile means need lot phone calls Consider contacting District Vice President instead can usually get answer easier can also simplify calling making periodic call behalf number members Dues Several things created cash-flow problem Academy Some obviously went move also must understand much also unexpected outflow cash budget 1993 very large out-of-court settlement couple liability suits no doubt best course Academy did mean much reserves expended needed replaced large sum spent continues spent relative FCC proposal was/is essential well being sport/hobby regards frequency usage Anyway over above cost moving date also set after 1993 budget place overall result cash-flow concern must resolved order avoid continuing problem next year debate matter resulted proposal modest increase dues amount small has general dues increase eight years operating costs have increased considerably time Wages have increased employee health plans other employee taxes benefits went up Postage took very large jump cost magazine increased justification increase objected based statement increased dues money would used new capital improvement problem took money Out general income fund dues capital expenditures inserted income increase fund have essentially used increased dues income very thing proposed After some discussion Council agreed dues income 1994 will used new capital expenditures incomes outside dedicated site improvement can used purpose may slow down some work will go far improving situation Control line activity am often asked what status control line flying today usually older aeromodelers individuals beginnings just after World War II control-line flying really became very large segment sport Radio control flying overshadowed control line free flight numbers Control line still very active sport perhaps attracts individuals now ever did past still contests around wishes see great segment sport Several existing engine manufacturers United States still major providers engines sport have several areas major activity District IV primarily Washington Tidewater Virginia Charlotte/Winston-Salem North Carolina other smaller groups around District well has its own agenda comes flying general especially competition clubs North Carolina area put several contests year both WinstonSalem Hunteraville attract competitors wide area run some very knowledgeable individuals include people experience running events Nationals taking part team selection competing world level FAI major contests held 2-3 October Carolina Criterium Stunt control line Scale site David B Waymer Park created-for aeromodeling park provisions radio control control line flying Dale Campbell contest director Dale top CL Scale competitor having teams World Championships Control line fliers wishing see type activity should drop down October see first-class site well * 132 Model Aviation i 11 [e mU i t Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewica 3626 Rerrchwood Rd Orlando FL 33606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilheimina Chihasa 2626 Arbor Place Koovoille TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibsonton FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 1483 Ashford Ave 6701 Condado PR 00907 James M Edwards 600 Mimona New Albany MS 38652 Karl Heosel 8633 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Chadenton SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 600 337 Oaphoe AL 36526 Dick Paaon 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32406 George Perrymon 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Risrert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore MonaSeater TN 37305 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Finido Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 664-2517 Wayne Mayo reports Orlando Florida Fathers Day weekend Colonial Mall Rocket City RC Club along Remote Control Assn Central Florida Orlando Helicopter Club Culvert Dodgers put together nice mall show snap some booths Orlando Colonial Mall show Bobs Hobby Center Graves RC Models also participated drove King Peach Pattern Contest couple weeks ago Peachtree City Florida same did last year very well-mn affair everybody appeared happy ztured above Ja wtth winning RC Pattern model Jason placed high contest Currently altemate member US FAL Pattern team holding Runaway airplane Jason comes distinguished family model airplane fliers Years ago about time born wrote profile mother father AMA Life Members grandfather Leon Shulmana legend free flight history America above Ron Ellis Melbourne Florida original Satellite Pattern model Ron also first-class Pattern flier July 10-11 contest Everybody good time CDs Mike McGowan Brian Ozment have good picture winners including Billy Miller name remember have names of people picture officials going mail list names dont have yet get list will run photo winners lined up Pictured above Jeff Hamiltons wife Vicky holding Jeff s Fun-Scale P-40 OS 50 lives Bristol Tennessee right Virginia border year Scale contest one-day affair September 12 year Jeff expects have larger larger turnout BOMB field Bristol Virginia Electric motors catching America Second Annual Robin Blythe Memorial Electro Fly-In held earlier year Sponsored Cobb County RC Modelers Marietta Georgia 1993 contest success stiff wind Winners L-R Jesse Burgin 1st Climb Glide John Bunnell 2nd Climb Glide Robert Dingess 1st Fast/Slow Winner Overall Dick Fose George Biglevich 2nd Fast/Slow Pictured above Gerry McConnell Georgetown V4-scale F-4U Corsair Gerry has just won Wm Lovero trophy Long Bay Modelers Annual Scale Fly-In Myrtle Beach South Carolina Al Wood promoter Al asked mail could anything about arival similar contest being held same day neighboring district Answer Al no generally Date-dubbing far worse New England area Southeast population crowded overlapping prominent Jerry Smith Meridianville Alabama top contest directors country reported National Competition Fun Fly Association contest big success held North Alabama RC Associations field Toney Alabama Jerry said passed out $2000 worth prizes 18 plaques Currently am being flooded comments Racing Contest Boards recent decision change Quarter Midget Pylon engine size 15 40 purpose Board make such decisions Certainly 15-size Quarter Midget Pylon Racing event can go forever provisional event rules already place free flight lots events more events added other categories also doesnt seem death 15 Quarter Midget Pylon Racing just easy have both forever have have opinion Id like hear mber1993 133 UtCdU5 tttLy Wilt t tiiat atiy itulyc contests catching too Heres proof above Meet happy winners Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle FIR #2 Florissant MO 63034 0gb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 visit Muncie last council meeting showed us Muncie Headquarters folks hands full just trying get unpacked some sort order Goodness knows long will have endure delays errors until things start settle down Please help being patient until systems back up full strength files set up new staff fully trained time read believe will getting settled in full swing full spunk ready great things As luck would have did little traveling June us area storms doing nasty things home property damaged winds hail Im about travel kind weather As best can tell 25-minute hailstorm cost about dollar per second beyond what insurance company paid losses have little compared damage fellow members have face due floods central states wish flood-stricken area have endure such pain best did make short hop full-size fly-in local club have display front keeping weather minimums full-size enthusiasts though own flight successful others chose stay home showed up Im sorry other pilots decided stay home great time talked full-size builders modelers alike nice chat about building see modelers heart Thanks Skysharks display second trip June New Albany Indiana CL contest Ive clubs CL contest before really enjoyed myself no different field just drying Out some bad storms weather near perfect little wind would have helped day went well some darned good flying third trip Muncie site Homecoming flying great weather great kites great cars great Im sure everything else great As can see great event What greatness wonder some did see crowds expected missed got Muncie really shocked changes landscape around site changed faces staff have some major changes new look site pleases time go travels hope take time drop see what has happened over past year think will pleased July flat much better travels Rains kept making some trips really planned As Nats came along wasnt able get out first day planned allowed make three trips Nats years attendance somewhat down previous years Im sure floods much flying worth trip once saw several sites some flying Most enjoyable way July council meeting went beyond Muncie Millersburg Indiana event never attended before billed endurance contest object see could fly longest time before running out fuel first checkpoint come six hours Maynard Hill should right up alley arrived before stan left six planes out group nine still flying out see king mountain needed get Muncie am sure flying sun setting certainly no trouble getting six hours Seven out nine made check point team decided six hours enough must agree Im sure Millersburg R/C Club will have lot talk about some time Im sure planning has begun next year heard someone talk going closed-course record Since have fussed much because lack photos have come across some very good ones month will show some contributions pleasure Again let thank sent photos enjoyment member White Water Valley RC Club Conneraville Indiana saw airplane some time ago Looks like its still going strong Thanks sharing us Curtis What like about know what workhorse full-size counterpart Ive seen work am always impressed awesome power demonstrate end spraying run Whod ever believe airplane ugly would beautiful air next two photos sent Bob Leason Louisville RC Club taken mall show hosted Louisville March first general view display As can see well represented second photo shot Aubry Schweiss A-26 scratch built powers two Quadra 35s Its nice Ill bet goes like heck too next fellas left right Jake Neatherry Rueben Curtis ding behind very nice Mustang Jake built exact details Rueben serviced crew chief WW II Rueben proud owner model took him recently old units reunion Needless say model got much attention Id proud Morris Denney Indianapolis Indiana sent fJtIUCtaIlu JUy IlL13 UMII6 fuit-stze sunjecs thats owneo ny owner clubs flying field Now thats what Id have call getting points hard way fellas photo left right Carl McNeil Morris Martin Fall owner full-size BT-13 flying field Before forget Morris mentioned Indianapolis RC Modelers visited betore another site As recall government needed site new building something hope good shape new field Morris model may have clinched Did good photos what Now can get some Keep em coming Enough now Model Aviation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-355 1 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 few weeks ago Muncie met staff AMA Headquarters very enthusiastic proposed computer system will greatly enhance operationsNaturally during move learning period having few hiccups hut turnaround time memberships being reduced weekly must give Bob Underwood best wishes position Executive Director difficult post take Bob Vojslavek still Out Ofl medical staff will have shuffled fill gaps museum looking exciting mural other points interest waiting completion model store other displays whole section building extremely professionally set upand allowances made expansion Mike showed several us around inside walls did make Nats spite plans sounds decision correct due very warm sticky weather would have problem Ah well its next year now time venue set Lubbock Texas sooner get event Muncie alternating years efficient shall running thoughts look making Nats true special-interest groups holding National finals event slipping several fun days too means can much ideal setups everything much fewer make-do sites guess shall raise wrath few state its time re-evaluate Nationals reimbursement program Look way.I fly entersome get modeling being officials love yet often receive expenses doing what like River City RIC Club President Jim Dyre I I.R flollanO agan 5IflI club trainer Darrell teinke Extra 300 60 size ei e flies greatl Hamburg Radio Control Modelers Gone flying..forever last few months have seen three very prominent modelers leave us Paul Shailor very respected free flight members also district Contest Board member first met Paul worked Joes Hobby Shop needed Rossi heads store out stock Paul loaned handful could fly Canadian Nats loss Paul still being felt Balsa Bugs thoughts go brother Bill Paul traveled country flying class models loved Nats lost world-class control-liner Larry Dziak also Control Line Contest Board member met Larry times Brillion auction caught up tricks propellers source famous Green props.and loved work son control line circles Larry left us doing what loved do.pitting CL race Nats thoughts family weekend helped Signal Seekers Midwest Championships president Tony Praniato passed away last week going Contest Director event two days full remembrances Tony spark behind Mag-Cat class know shadow will around whenever fly event District VII members leave us year shall miss notice newsletters change site Byrons event will affect attendance though lake-forming rains have wonder preparations have gone Also Iowa AVP Leroy Satterlee sent notice Governor honorable Terry Branstad designated entire month August Model Aviation Month issued proclamation effect Several model aviation enthusiasts attendance signing including Frank Perkins Wayne Messner Mr Mrs Jim Ruminery Vein Lundquist have heard another state signing similar proclamation whoever worked this.a zillion attaboys Okay heads up.we have District Channel Analyzers out there.the covers 50 53 72 75 MHz tagged chart.so someone out has it.ship back guy Phone 313 348-0085 days 437-4244 evenings have appointed Marc Warwashana CL Contest Board member Marc right amongst Control Line activity area participates National events am confident will excellent job Finallythis year election time district urge vote District Vice President choice. mber1993 135 Art I-lichens 0 Treetoppers still managing AMA display River City RIC mall show March 6 & 7 Southbridge Mall Mason City Iowa Port Huron R/C Treetoppers ]~ i 1 [ noax Loxixiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214272-5210 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 Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather bit wet 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 45 total entrants participate 2nd annual Float-Fly 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson Contest Director event Ryan indicated event benefiting Farmers Branch Youth Scholarship Program Pilots Choice Award won Mike Gordon Darnell Curtiss Robin Jack Nash won Peoples Choice Award Schneider Sport 320 great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Alvin RIC Fourth Annual Big Bird Report Suzanne Larsen Alvin R/C Club has existence since 1974 began 14 members Presently approximately 80 members officers Phil Vance president Anthony Wendell vice president Maurice Stubblefield secretary John Spiers treasurer Skip Evans newsletter editor Like other clubs Alvin has changed locations several times through years due problem another However have located present property since 1980 club now owns own property wondering Alvin can locate Highway 35 south Houston dont know am sure have heard Nolan Ryans hometown Alvin proud Alvins 4th Annual Big Bird held May 15 16 happy report tremendous success since past three years rained out because Texas weather years success due mostly number participating pilots number spectators last least because enhancements field Alvins come long way baby new field now has concrete pit taxi area new fencedoff protective barricades newly added observation tower 40- x 366-foot asphalt runway clubs concession stand has also facelift widely known best hamburgers RC club circuit concession stand run Tom Stancliff Ground Support Crew During Big Bird Randy Hammond put exceptional air show Extra 230 Also ride Mike Freys Scale Star-Duster raffled off someone walked away very enthusiastic winner Keith Coover presented Best Around plaque exceptionally detailed Stuka Pictured Jack Larsens Bearcat Quadra 100 Tom Holmsleys DC 3 Trans TexasAirways Skip Evans Sweet Lu Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 Needless say number mighty impressive airplanes field Alvin club extends invitation visit field anytime come events will certainly enjoy field southern hospitality need directions please contact Phillip Vance 1518 Highland Alvin Texas 77511 to credit Suzanne Larsen] II Len Schneider Cup Racers Jack Nash Ryan Anderson Jim Simmands Troy George Rip Hoidridge Center Frank Geosits Zenoah G-38-powered original seaplane Right JW Jones JW Special Power 37 Sachs Cowl made saucepan 136 Model Aviation Watkins 114th Aero Squadron displays K&B 61-powered Goldberg Cub Jim Reid shows Shark bait built Balsa USA kit Beautiful paint scheme Brian Stover Farmers Branch TX Saito 65-powered Four-Star 40 Alvin Big Birds above left Jack Larsens Bearcat above right Tom Holmsleys Trans Texas Airways DC-3 Also Fourth Alvin Big Bird above left Skip Evans Sweet Lo above right Rodney Gregorczks AT-6 LIL UOLI I4OII WUII vupi 5 dl UUUUIlI~SUIWIIIUt pui I.IILUI Andy Huebner 05 15 Puaaie Jerry Coble eniorita Right Patrick i-ernandez displays Serenade Twin designed Kevin Whitlow Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineso ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News Nebraska July 25 ventured Grand Island visit newest club field Nebraska first annual fun-fly pleasantly surprised find well- managed groomed field following report about new field fun-fly submitted Gary Sandsted Gary secretary/treasurer Hi-Flyers Hi-Flyers Model Airplane club Grand Island successfully hosted first annual Fun-Fly July 25th 1993 entertained approximately 500 spectators model flying club also arranged special low flyby Nebraska Antique Airplane Association pilots fullscale aircraft including Beech Staggerwing Fun-Fly generated lot interest individuals expressing interest hobby joining club AMAs AVP Nebraska Jack Sibert present Fun-Fly questions answered concerning AMA success flyby exceptional Hi-Flyers club eight months old secure new site develop facilities scratch Through hard work club established 100- x 505-foot irrigated runway what once alfalfa field cleared flight path trees installed picnic area running water electricity lighting pits Members also built crash barriers covered work tables spools carpet clubs 36 members meet second Monday month site located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska AMA members traveling through Nebraska 1-80 always welcome stop visit Jack Sibert AVP District IX Genoa RIC Fliers Genoa Nebraska held eighth annual fun-fly June 13th 1993 what beautiful weekend turned out Saturday evening after getting pilots brought campers parked flying site ready fun-fly lot flying going also lot gliders air evening ended cookout tots good conversation day fun-fly Sunday came few sprinkles early morning before pilots got best thing happened having no wind Can believe total 41 pilots attend fun-fly alt raffles donations given away everyone seemed have good time Wed like stop thank manufacturers distributors wholesale houses hobby stores donated fun-fly gifts well appreciated four airplane kits three best-of-show trophies given awayall sponsored Genoa Fliers pilots given card registration vote best-of-show airplane First place went Mac McGinnes Hastings Nebraska P3-scale Cub second place went Keith Vore Burwell Nebraska Big Bingo Marty Everheart Burwell received third place Big Extra 230Another person want recognize new Associate Vice President Jack Sibert Jack attended fun-fly met lot people also did great job answering lot questions pilots Thanks Jack Wed like thank ladies also helped fun-fly Deb Ferris Mary McGinnis Amanda Mausbach helped impound pin control Again wed like thank attended participated fun-fly hope see fun-fly next year News North Dakota Art May AMA 741 past summer ND lost its premiere modelers longtime AMA member RC modeler State ND wilt missed us devotion AMA modeling outstanding could always get help advice Art worked Mays Model Shop Bismarck Fall Classic held Bismarck always drew crowd surrounding states well friends Canada passing Art May will leave large gap Missouri Slope Model Aero Club annual three-day fun-fly has dedicated memory Notes VP Congratulations new Leader Clubs District IX Arvada Associated Modelers Jefco Aeromod lers Thought Month cannot control tragic things happen us can control way face up a R/C Fliers Bob Pasonault Secretary November 1993 137 L-R Marty Everheart Burwell NE MaC McGinnes Hastings NE Keith Vore Burwell NE Special entrance sign field built Bill Ferguson late Art May Bismarck ND m i -1 11 [S U 11 i0] t m mis Hawaii / Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Evenings 602 964-2817 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 18016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinluv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMA staffing changes announced now have learned weve change Academys Executive Director position Im sure change will discussed much detail elsewhere issue However behalf District X would like extend heartfelt thanks Vince Mankowski years service AMA wish him very best future endeavors Bob Underwood has agreed serve interim Executive Director up year Executive Council conducts nationwide search permanent director Bobs willingness take operational helm interim Executive Director sincerely appreciated look forward working him during transition period Taking over Executive Director position will no easy task recent move Muncie have consequential changes Headquarters staff much materials equipment supplies still boxed move staff diligently working set up institute operations new facility Bob will no doubt have hands full District X stands ready assist way possible Based few calls letters Ive noticed some members District X have experienced delays receiving membership services Headquarters light industrious demanding activity underway Muncie some requests may take little longer expected fulfill should very temporary situation Headquarters staff doing everything possible maintain optimum service levels little patience part will go long way toward supporting efforts Muncie will assist getting us through transition period can also help Out providing much lead time possible requests minimizing last-minute requests service Coupled recent changes AMA comes opportunisy.Opporrunity make changes better opportunity improve services Fred Henkins Arizona Model Aviators accepts Gold Leader Club award District X AVP Bob Reynolds opportunity renew refocus goals Academy move Muncie offers opportunity restructure redesign Operational systems step back assess priorities Now time opportunity focus primary objectives providing membership services promoting model aviation securing future aeromodeling move Muncie development National Flying Site has carried heavy price Much AMAs working capital has tnvested project combined increased operating costs has resulted need institute modest dues increase 1994 conjunction dues increase District X has called one-year moratorium expenditure dues-generated revenue capital improvements Muncie flying site Effective during calendar year 1994 moratorium intended provide some breathing room during Council can assess fiscal status AMA also anticipated will ease budgetary demands buy enough time dispose Reston property am hopes Council will take opportunity step back evaluate priorities focus primary objectives Gary Hover AVP Visalia California has extremely busy working District X Regional Eying Site Development Committee Visalia project Nonetheless did find few moments visit Central Valley RC Soaring Club first North/South Challenge filed report Central Valley RC Soaring Club held its first annual North/South Challenge Visalia June 19-20 104 contestants flew six Precision/Duration rounds Saturday four Sunday competition hot weather CVRCSC rolled out carpet attended Using 35th parallel boundary contest pitted team North against team South teams comprised top 12 scores side added bonus end Alameda-Oakland Aero-Bats lineup Bay Area Fourth July parade event winning team 12 given opportunity fly Thermal Eagle donated Airtronics contest came off predicted well over 1000 flights being flown Being chief landing judge get entirely different perspective various landing approaches use body english crash abuse various aircraft Its some guys dont like what flying Anyway.everything went smoothly Saturday half Sunday following guys approach probably should have aborted Fred Weaver forced use keen reflexes avoid sure disaster someone decided test accident strength 12000-volt line resulting low hum bang six-foot fireball indication carbon-fiber wings power lines dont mix say least very spectacular contest completed around 1230 pm Sunday followed flyoff Thermal Eagle Although second contest behind Steve Condon Joe Wurts proved takes Thermal Eagle win Thermal Eagle way South won Before closing accolades go out Arizona Model Aviators first Arizona-based club achieve Gold Leader Club status Congratulations thier president Fred Henkin Choni Irvine members AMA Club Additionally District X newsletter editor Roger Jaffe recently recognized selfless contributions San Diego modeling community San Diego County Association Modelers annual Stadium Swap Meet Roger donates countless hours association still finds time spearhead District newsletter Thanks Roger phenomenal efforts John Spanjersberg Oakland Alameda Aero-Bats responded recent discussion community involvement included photos depicting clubs entries annual Bay Area Fourth July parade entries have won awards two years ruiming have enhanced communitys awareness hobby Thanks John. gotta go Until next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation letter editorJaffee center gets award appreciation San Diego County Association Modelers Another great Aero-Bat parade entry Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 reaction following two items would greatly appreciated Next month will no officers columns MA case last month question should continue have officers columns Model Aviation Some Districts have evolved District patches fellow District XI members suggested have own What think enough interest Ill ask designs well submit panel pick best get made up Unlike other districts cant offer tangible rewardradios likeunless hint hint someone wants donate prize Sorry about Bob Ford got new club list can send out announcements 94 version Puyallup Expo Its too early get ready start saving up money get motel reservations make up list goodies get swap shop trade booths shots 93 EXPO First front view Sid Tanabes version Arctic Explorer Sid worked original has reproduced usual fine craftsmanship back Explorer just intriguing front full-scale aircraft extremely light can handle amazing amount cargo Ken Stuhr Tri Cities Slope Soarers built very unusual Blohm & Voss 1 88c slope soarer took second place Sailplanes Dont let rubber band hanging down fool youthis Chuck Bessettes 1/2A-powered radio-controlled version Frank Eblings immortal Delta Dart Chuck AMA Show Team member Prez Narrows R/C club Warren Olson dont have club affiliation home town took 2nd RC Giant Scale very pretty yellow black Aeronca LC Kathy Duncan lives Salem Oregon wrote about daughters class experience Tiffanys fourth-grade class studying Aviation Flight told teacher Miss Nikki Freepons about Dads hobby model airplanes Miss Freepon called Ralph Duncan asked about demonstration class Ralph made bunch phone calls presented ideas two Salem area RC clubs Ralph Salem R/C Pilots Assn member asked club put flying demo donate $50 bus bring class Keizer R/C Club field because closer asked Keizer R/C Assn demo could field Both clubs agreed volunteer pilots aircraft Rocky Dickerson Pole Star Dalotel Dave Denison Stevens Acro John Troup Concept 30 Helicopter Pete Melin Big Bee Ralph Duncan A-scale Spacewalker Mark Wieglenda assisted contacted local paper Statesman Journal about publicity pilot flew aircraft answered questions Ralph Duncan also told class about some serious aspects such safety frequency control told class aircraft toys product serious hobby Gene Fisher owner Leisure Hobbies Salem donated balsa gliders given class end demonstration kids thrilled week later appreciation Ralphs others efforts kids gave Ralph Salem Pilots Assn book about flying signed kids students also wrote letter thanking guys field trip telling what enjoyed youngsters wrote Dear Mr Duncan friends am really glad leamed about miniature aircraft grow up want fly miniature aircraft hope may come again Thanks giving us money go Thanks telling us about plane gliders great time [last sentence underlined] Thanks again Bye Sincerely Luke McCorkel Kathy sent some pictures too First Pete Melin hands out gliders kids Hope can see faces Heres flying crew Back row left right Rocky Dickerson Dave Denison Pete Melin Front row Mark Wieglenda Ralph Duncan John Stroup Tiffanys Dad Ralph Duncan talks about Spacewalker Statesman Journal better shotit Ralph Spacewalker entranced class its newsprint reproducible Congratulations thanks involved efforts efforts other clubs get involved youngsters Finest Kind mber 1993 139 PR RoundupIStYleS Continued page 125 club Invite local sports writer/announcer speak club Have mall show Take part local aviation event static display Have open-house field Adopt local charityraise funds through buddy-box flying Send guest speaker local service club Rotary Lions etc Set up display local library Set up display local high school one-time AMA Cub program youth group Scouts 4-H etc Volunteer work crew paint park benches buildings Volunteer crew local PBS-TV fund raising telethon Give talk and/or static display retirement home Get involved Special Olympics using AMA Cub kids Get involved drug awareness program Create liaison Civil Air Patrol Squadron Create liaison local EAA chapter one-time program models recreation department Set up static display local museum Appoint public relations officer Department Interior recent letter Bruce Babbit Secretary Interior informed us Take Pride America Program being dropped sorry see happen did have clubThe Farragut Fliers Idaho win award during lifetime program reason given dropping program reduction DOIs overall budget need redirect resources other areas necessary park maintenance improvement disappointment comes challenge opportunity AMA clubs have history improving unused areas Yes what might called selfish reasons nevertheless areas improved another chance gain points public authorities offering workday local DOL office Just imagine 50 club members/families/ neighbors showed up donate eight hours day year DOt would equal 400 hours free labor equivalent two full-time people month Cant see pleased local agency director would Think about Give up day flying some positive image-building can still Take Pride America no awards won Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles am still represenring interests aeromodelers FAA Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Committee June held meeting conjunction annual expo government manufacturers display wares interesting tour show see UAVs applications equipment use modelsservos control horns hinges engines items wilt find -scale miniature aircraft club field Composite construction featured UAVs may recognize some company names BAT Aerosystems Easton Maryland featured delta wing Maxdrone fiberglass/foam construction Flown flaperon control will cruise 175 mph BAI also has high-wing box boom fuselage Tern can carry video system over hill surveillance comes global positioning system GPS BAIs trainer 81-foot wingspan high-wing twin-boom fuselage powered SuperTigre 52500 United Technologies exhibit contained J Cypher doughnut-shaped helicopter can cruise 80 knotsGeneral Atomics showed tactical-surveillance support vehicle state-of-the-art ground control station machine 48-hour endurance 25000-foot ceiling very low signature Spanning 353 feet maximum takeoff weight 1140 pounds largely carbon epoxy construction carried enough avionics electronic spy equipment please anyone Beechcraft division Raytheon displayed MQM-107D AQM-37C Target Systems designed airto-air training exercises have incredible capability Bell Helicopter showed tilt-rotor aircraft called Bell Eagle Eye Its missions varied including real time surveillance weapons terminal guidance artillery targeting over horizon targeting 1FF anti-submarine countermeasures lot models display cases lot interesting people speak Several universities colleges displays show off unmanned surface airborne vehicles entered recent competitionsI met Israeli Italian representatives sat meeting show nice way cap day spent around committee table Thats month Model Aviation Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Hamilton Ohio name Dave Brown AMA #6 17 am currently Executive Vice President AMA am candidate re election office feel have done good job EVP have worked well AMA Executive Council AMA President believe AMA critical point its history particularly area business financial management successful business experience will help guide Executive Council best decisions Perhaps important what position particular issue fact have track record supporting decision majority Executive Council will fight very hard what think right once decision made EC feel strongly members Executive Council should support decision whatever can ensure implemented successfully rather continuing argue point detriment organization single important asset AMA Executive Vice president can possess addition respect among other members Executive Council good business head primary responsibility AMA Executive Vice President AMAs finance officer reporting AMAs financial matters Executive Council AMAs Board Directors have business background experience necessary prepare job have earned respect other members Executive Council Executive Vice President am willing anxious serve another term Executive Vice President AMA organization officers simply caretakers organization As member AMA duty well being best interest vote elections would certainly appreciate vote important ask vote ballot cast wasted Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama Executive Vice president Chief Financial Officer AMA duties include monitoring incoming monies monitoring spending reporting actions membership Council members further responsibility see minutes Council meetings properly recorded subsequently exhibited members Executive Council unaltered unchanged year AMA moving its operations Virginia Muncie Indiana New Buildings relocation personnel computers departments field fixing require careful financial supervision no substitute communication Executive VP has page magazine month duty report money goings-on AMA non-profit service organization pledged service member insurance technical administrative help help getting keeping flying sites helping fun flying model airplanes need broken job have held before served SecretaryTreasurer/Executive Vice President nine years 1979 through 1987 during period tremendous growth already have experience professional background includes Georgia Tech degree Engineering two degrees Law including Juris Doctor world live today doesnt hurt have well-rounded education Law AMA background includes 20 years Executive Council longer unpaid volunteer its history Creator AMA awards also created AMA National Newsletter co-edit today Speaking communication National Newsletter mailed out thousands AMA Clubs reciprocal basis Youll see reprints national communication club newsletters over over personally proudly helped nominate incumbent Dave Brown position accepting nomination myself am doing look after organization either us elected AMA will get experienced capable Finance Officer right now need District III Vice President Bob Brown incumbent Bradford Pennsylvania Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler As incumbent please allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District III leading way toward developing positive political public awareness Involvement continues local state national parks systems As chairman AMA Executive Council flying site committee have initiated plan will provide financial assistance local flying sites Please elect continue efforts significant program must directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable input program type interests both sport competition flying Whether international competitor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands modeling interests everyone discipline Please elect Bob Brown Al Myers Youngstown Ohio name Al Myers Im Youngstown Ohio would like support office District III Vice President have modeling some 30 odd years look map District will see am pretty much centrally located also means can give better service service what about AMA serve other way around think lately idea has gotten lost somewhere would like chance something about Im very good politics wont promise what cant deliver What will promise will whatever can help everyone District whatever problems may have Quickly efficiently Its time go new direction Its time AMA reach out clubs ask what wants needs try help achieve spend money itself needlessly will proud vice president represent needs national level Remember have power change things Please vote Al Myers District III Vice President Thank November 1993 141 District VII Vice President Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am William Bill Oberdieck Southgate Michigan am AMA Leader member CD Experimental RC Aircraft Inspector have involved building models approximately 40 years starting solid models free flight control line RC boats helicopters airplanes have served various administrative positions organizational corporate levels reason seeking office Dist VII VP promote safety advancement hobby fresh approach new ideas policy will keep open communications assemble facts before making decisions obtain much input members functions possible better serve District VII VP AMA Peter T Waters incumbent Northville Michigan December will complete nine years representing clubs members District VII During years made goal increasing district officers presence throughout four states communicate concerns local members clubs helps decision-making EC meetings bidirectional flow information between AMA HQ local scene has very evident officers carefully selected represent aspects aeromodeling still few areas require representation plan continue program also bring AVPs up-to-date AMA HQ decision making policies Around district have several very active associations binding clubs together another area have worked will keep assisting Flying fields always problem have pilot position District PR Officer need expand local clubs have professional help meeting local government AMA has much material personnel available members clubs propose having small stock kept AVP use local area have Chairman Committee purchased national Flying Site Muncie will remain committee help develop increase its use several directions District XI Vice President Ed McCollough incumbent Portland Oregon Recent events importantly FCC move frequencies physical move Academy Headquarters Muncie have profound effect Academy its workings events point breadth items Executive Council has deal Executive Council does get involved day-to-day operation Academy ultimately responsible operation responsibility EC see Academy run solely benefit members EC responsible setting goals seeing carried out Through office Executive Vice President EC monitors financial workings Academy makes sure Academy financially sound Thus apparent decisions made Council meetings require study deliberation Any candidate office must able give time necessary see things come pass Further keep mind person elect represents just members District XI also members AIVIA has pleasure represent Executive Council years would first admit Ive made share mistakes along some successes Should feel what Ive done office benefit benefit modelers general ask vote continue serve District XI VP Thank consideration K Charlie s LLtL9 9 142 Model Aviation