ANws Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self Help still wait manufacturers get bandwagon provide us top-value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable cost Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio Control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questions question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA- recommended 90-dBA-at-9-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal governments countries involved meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory scale installation mounting special-application aircraft especially light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraftin cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost also possible very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32 cubic inch can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose hows popularity full-scale airshows continues unabated International Council Air Shows estimates during 1993 season March December 25 million fans aviation saw show twice number will attend NFL football games twice number fans watched cars go round round race tracks Baseball drawing approximately 56 million fans sport exceed drawing power air shows message Perhaps Maybe club can garner some exposure being part full-scale airshow Well first have willing act volunteers let fact known organizers could offer static display younger members audience can relate could have simple model-building session going facility available hangar tent about flying demonstration space allows safety requirements can met lots ways tie full scale scene Keep mind some big people town probably involved should always gathering allies just case want future flying-site need As old saying goes way skin cat cannot have too friends comes peculiar need have flying fields say peculiar because sports need five acres land fly another fifty-plus fly over Make keep allies Youll glad did need arises State Aviation Departments live near state capital Have ever thought about making contact people Department Transportation acquaint club sport what group does promote interest aviation active DOTs country Illinois folks Springfield really know appreciate value model aviation its contribution interest-building process especially youngsters Illinois Aviation bimonthly publication mailed aviation interested people across state Illinois DOT has proactive education program have excellent handouts use classroom situations common other state departments aviation faced residential complaints about airport nuisance noise safety like assured will welcome support activities aviation quarter want make friends full-scale community build own club image aviation supporters should take some steps direction Cedar Rapids Iowa Mr Mercy aka Mark Garvey again brings up date about once year activities area 1993 no exception three-page report coming Mark works Mercy Hospital city spite floods managed keep up good work kids Skyhawks Cedar Rapids work Mike getting out message model planes fun During annual Freedom Fest Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am still Muncie helping ease Headquarters transfer Reston has interesting experience since am learning much about internal functions Headquarters present 45 employees carry out tasks required facility less number employed Reston Only seven current staff have us considerable time new key employees spent time Reston learn tasks before transferring last column mentioned Vince Mankowski resigned Bob Underwood new Executive Director Since Bob has staff eight years knows ropes office procedures proceeding well plan build office facility Reston property sold real estate market Reston currently very soft discussing advisability selling leasing facility Council will make decision shortly temporary quarters will suffice present reality present quarters part museum building permits efficient departmental interface Reston facility flying center has busy summer ten events taking place end August USOC/Free Flight Nats held over 300 modelers entered spite little rain enjoyed themselves apparent facility filling real need decent free flight flying site part country events held have helped tremendously hands-on help Headquarters staff availability necessary event equipment stored facility can contact Chip Smith Competitions Department head available dates its use will find Chip very accommodating friendly young man skills have honed directing Nationals several years have rnmors floating around related Vince Mankowskis resignation want set record straight Vince resigned personal reasons fired Bob Underwood changed retirement plans offering fill vacancy up year Bob extremely capable person can hope will decide stay longer Raes decision am confident office personnel highly qualified well able handle Headquarters function Continuity procedural understanding provided experience long-term staff such Bob Underwood Joyce Hager Carl Maroney Geoff Styles Chip Smith JoAnne Spampinato Greg Chartrand Bob Vojslavek Headquarters functions clerical nature quickly learned has some streamlining office functions now have competition matters concentrated department headed Chip Smith eliminated job Personnel Director have placed function Accounting Department prior making separate department Jane Ames very capable young lady now heads Accounting Department Carl Maroney still charge Special Services functions dominated course insurance matters Greg Chartrand responsible facility maintenance including flying center Mike Fulmer oversees development museum coming along nicely Joyce Hager formerly head Membership now Bob Underwoods knowledgeable aid Mary Lou Vojslavek charge Membership Department Bob Vojslavek currently disability leave due severe heart condition Model Aviorion headed Rob Kurek spent nearly year Headquarters Reston Jay Mealy heads up Public Relations trained Reston period time Geoff Styles Ive previously reported keeping presence Washington DC devoted time club flying site support efforts also provides interface Washington contacts Future Predicting future difficult learned worked aerospace engineer participated think tank fifteen years trying project military needs developmental requirements necessary national defense Although highly technical nature based perceived enemy response also political required considered judgment Considered judgment also necessary now since AMA now transition periodone encompasses challenge greater growth increased services its members Transition always frought problems times some uncertainty time naysayers can point finger weaknesses process become instant experts relative obvious Council confident acquisition property move combine operations facility Muncie right decision move better tomorrow leading increased growth development have accused critics neglecting membership large order create monument ourselves nothing could further truth What seeking accomplish Muncie facility leverage resources generating activity multiplies resources invest $2 million flying sites around country might fully fund two four developments serving 100-400 modelers Obviously such program would impact miniscule segment membership would select would receive benefit other hand investment such funds creates increased public awareness significant growth much larger impact whole membership possible thing sure AMA will never able directly fund flying sites sufficient quantity directly impact significanr part membership what possible will continue provide direct assistance helping clubs obtain sites making staff available itself costs money salaries expenses have significant success effort since late 70s AIVIAs services modelers will diminish some predict will increase Obviously event competition activities will directly benefitted Muncie facility Several thousand modelers spectators have visited facility year have site developed Nationals number will significantly larger new modelers has activity generated dont know certainly larger public awareness advantageous remind possible Reston Dues Increase aware now have instituted small increase membership fees amounts about 5% increase categories Compared cost-of-living increase over 30% past eight years think have done well Up point time have met needs membership increases membership has leveled off past couple years can no longer absorb higher cost operation small increase will give us break-even budget assuming no increase membership Before close would like share letter just received Dr Gerald Gregorek Contest Director first AIvIA-conducted Spacemodeling Team Selection writes Dear Don want thank staff outstanding support given Howard Kuhn during August 27-29 Spacemodeling Flyoffs can imagine material need help provided promptly cheerfully literally ask would receive arrival noon Friday Sunday evening Chip Smith worked us tirelessly Chip launch area great shape provided us stopwatches binoculars radios frequency monitors ice water tents short timers duration events JoAnne Jay stepped launch site time heat Saturday Sunday timing us no question mind fine facilities AMA Muncie dedication its staff resulted productive flyoff US Spacemodeling history very first time could choose altitude competitors actual flight performancenot rsum whim past Similarly scale altitude candidates fly boilerplate models measure altitude performance potential Scale modelers brought representative models work flown procedure recommended Spacemodeling Team Selection Committee covered during flyoffs Twelve team members selected procedures represent USA Poland next September will fly seven events three-man teams meeting prior departure team members wanted express thanks AMA its staff unparalleled support given during Flyoffs As observed earlier superb will submit detailed report flyoffs shortly wanted know what personal pleasure Contest Director conduct flyoffs Muncie help people easy Please pass thanks Chip JoAnne Jay phenomenal assistance am sure just beginning working together *December 1993 161 Its now little month since resignation previous Executive Director time yours truly has undergone extraordinary numher new experiences revelations Im pleased say significant number have pleasant Now approach renewal season election officers preparation rule book development museum many other important concerns Recently has considerable concern expressed regarding financial status Academy has fueled lack printing last years financial statement change Executive Directors Some individuals have suggested extension Academy trouble financially Unless some other extraordinary event occurs alter current status true true period approximately month prior renewal period Academy will technically operating borrowed money should noted first time over years has occurred however financial trouble variety factors contributed condition 1993 settlement very large claim control line accident 1989 resulted being required set aside additional large amount insurance reserves FCC action occasioned abnormally large expense postage alone mailing sent members cost $50000 Preparation filings FCC cost thousands move Muncie resulted expense several hundred thousand dollars lawsuit filed SFA also quite costly 97500 1992 alone payoff balloon payment Reston property important factor have allegations something sinister has occurred regarding AMA money nothing known time would support allegations former employee confided knowledge financial reports altered reflect better picture Further probing suggests document referred actually budget actual expenses household operates using budget knows necessary refine new information situations develop As customary audits produce suggestions changes accounting procedures available written conversations auditor indicate recommendations contain suggestions regarding elements Academys accounting procedures have already incorporated others exist will incorporate well Again cannot point sinister mechanization financial affairs Certainly some expenses may well subject debate always true Other items interest need highlighted national site has opened up show up visit AMA card will gain immediate access wish fly No card punching no site passes x amount public also now has access site can learn what about Its true certain special events may incorporate small fee however will depend nature event Staff organizational changes occurring present 48 staff members 8 moved Reston Two others Geoff Styles Don Baddeliyanage remain Reston Geoff handles flying site government liaison Don looks after building until sold leased Muncie filling various positions virtually complete Some tasks have shifted effectively utilize time talent near future will provide chart showing personnel summary tasks performed 1994 budget process underway should noted working toward producing document accurately details Academy focus exists now rather simple re-hash past efforts requires effort should help us better identify new AMA Rule books Competition Regulations book has provided variety ways last six years None methods used has met complete success far membership concerned original reason sending everyone number required 1994 would need 220000 printed compared actual number needed competition community about 10000 printing costs alone amounts some $80000 means providing request being worked Out 1994 Lastly things happening Lots reportso little room time get said Will ever time just go field fly know theres great site oundup/Styles Continued paqe 160 static model display manned questions answered visitors local Science Station hands-on museum classes schools civic groups Mark established model-glider-building program Using ideas Dave Haught s book Building Kids modified design created simple four-piece kit wing fuselage fin stab Kids assembled decorated finished kits under supervision teachers other instructors Discussions ranged over assembly weight balance flying Using Post-it notes trim tabs young people taught control surfaces Instruction included well 500 youngsters have through program using kits made up volunteers Science Station Kits provided no charge participants four day 21/2 hours per day course followed 15 enrollees students built Dave Haught glider Micro-Chip HLG Sig Uncle Sam Garvey stickler participation made parents remained class also build airplanes craft flown outdoors result planes landed roof Science Centerthree stories above launch point Hows success So spite awful flooding Iowa model aviation still drawing card interested young people volunteers helped youll pardon expression get feet wet Henry S Villard read July column will remember 93-year-old Henry S Villard presenting Villard Cup 1917 vintage Jim Alaback San Diego Air & Space Museum permanent display should have told Henry author too aviation history buff will enjoy least two books found both new book store Frederick Maryland called ahead see could find lo behold shelf first book ContactThe Story Early Birds book will tell you need know about early days flying Youll learn Harriet Quimby current USPS fifty-cent airmail stamp listing pioneers license numbers identified country early speed altitude distance records tabulated truly wealth information between covers Get book enjoy will happy have library buy Christmas gift favorite airplane lover Henrys other book also enjoyed greatly Blue Ribbon Air tells history Gordon Bennett Races Gordon Bennett newspaper publisher avid enthusiasm mechanical achievement led him support aviation throwing up challenges huge day prizes will fly suffer aviation pioneers ate drank slept machines experimenting daredevil ways achieve recognition prize money could continue experiment risk lives new craziness Henry makes stories live am sure will learn enjoy both volumes Model Aviation NG TILE DREAM COME TRUE $50 Robert Sylvester
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/12
Page Numbers: 160, 161, 162
ANws Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self Help still wait manufacturers get bandwagon provide us top-value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable cost Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio Control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questions question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA- recommended 90-dBA-at-9-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal governments countries involved meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory scale installation mounting special-application aircraft especially light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraftin cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost also possible very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32 cubic inch can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose hows popularity full-scale airshows continues unabated International Council Air Shows estimates during 1993 season March December 25 million fans aviation saw show twice number will attend NFL football games twice number fans watched cars go round round race tracks Baseball drawing approximately 56 million fans sport exceed drawing power air shows message Perhaps Maybe club can garner some exposure being part full-scale airshow Well first have willing act volunteers let fact known organizers could offer static display younger members audience can relate could have simple model-building session going facility available hangar tent about flying demonstration space allows safety requirements can met lots ways tie full scale scene Keep mind some big people town probably involved should always gathering allies just case want future flying-site need As old saying goes way skin cat cannot have too friends comes peculiar need have flying fields say peculiar because sports need five acres land fly another fifty-plus fly over Make keep allies Youll glad did need arises State Aviation Departments live near state capital Have ever thought about making contact people Department Transportation acquaint club sport what group does promote interest aviation active DOTs country Illinois folks Springfield really know appreciate value model aviation its contribution interest-building process especially youngsters Illinois Aviation bimonthly publication mailed aviation interested people across state Illinois DOT has proactive education program have excellent handouts use classroom situations common other state departments aviation faced residential complaints about airport nuisance noise safety like assured will welcome support activities aviation quarter want make friends full-scale community build own club image aviation supporters should take some steps direction Cedar Rapids Iowa Mr Mercy aka Mark Garvey again brings up date about once year activities area 1993 no exception three-page report coming Mark works Mercy Hospital city spite floods managed keep up good work kids Skyhawks Cedar Rapids work Mike getting out message model planes fun During annual Freedom Fest Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am still Muncie helping ease Headquarters transfer Reston has interesting experience since am learning much about internal functions Headquarters present 45 employees carry out tasks required facility less number employed Reston Only seven current staff have us considerable time new key employees spent time Reston learn tasks before transferring last column mentioned Vince Mankowski resigned Bob Underwood new Executive Director Since Bob has staff eight years knows ropes office procedures proceeding well plan build office facility Reston property sold real estate market Reston currently very soft discussing advisability selling leasing facility Council will make decision shortly temporary quarters will suffice present reality present quarters part museum building permits efficient departmental interface Reston facility flying center has busy summer ten events taking place end August USOC/Free Flight Nats held over 300 modelers entered spite little rain enjoyed themselves apparent facility filling real need decent free flight flying site part country events held have helped tremendously hands-on help Headquarters staff availability necessary event equipment stored facility can contact Chip Smith Competitions Department head available dates its use will find Chip very accommodating friendly young man skills have honed directing Nationals several years have rnmors floating around related Vince Mankowskis resignation want set record straight Vince resigned personal reasons fired Bob Underwood changed retirement plans offering fill vacancy up year Bob extremely capable person can hope will decide stay longer Raes decision am confident office personnel highly qualified well able handle Headquarters function Continuity procedural understanding provided experience long-term staff such Bob Underwood Joyce Hager Carl Maroney Geoff Styles Chip Smith JoAnne Spampinato Greg Chartrand Bob Vojslavek Headquarters functions clerical nature quickly learned has some streamlining office functions now have competition matters concentrated department headed Chip Smith eliminated job Personnel Director have placed function Accounting Department prior making separate department Jane Ames very capable young lady now heads Accounting Department Carl Maroney still charge Special Services functions dominated course insurance matters Greg Chartrand responsible facility maintenance including flying center Mike Fulmer oversees development museum coming along nicely Joyce Hager formerly head Membership now Bob Underwoods knowledgeable aid Mary Lou Vojslavek charge Membership Department Bob Vojslavek currently disability leave due severe heart condition Model Aviorion headed Rob Kurek spent nearly year Headquarters Reston Jay Mealy heads up Public Relations trained Reston period time Geoff Styles Ive previously reported keeping presence Washington DC devoted time club flying site support efforts also provides interface Washington contacts Future Predicting future difficult learned worked aerospace engineer participated think tank fifteen years trying project military needs developmental requirements necessary national defense Although highly technical nature based perceived enemy response also political required considered judgment Considered judgment also necessary now since AMA now transition periodone encompasses challenge greater growth increased services its members Transition always frought problems times some uncertainty time naysayers can point finger weaknesses process become instant experts relative obvious Council confident acquisition property move combine operations facility Muncie right decision move better tomorrow leading increased growth development have accused critics neglecting membership large order create monument ourselves nothing could further truth What seeking accomplish Muncie facility leverage resources generating activity multiplies resources invest $2 million flying sites around country might fully fund two four developments serving 100-400 modelers Obviously such program would impact miniscule segment membership would select would receive benefit other hand investment such funds creates increased public awareness significant growth much larger impact whole membership possible thing sure AMA will never able directly fund flying sites sufficient quantity directly impact significanr part membership what possible will continue provide direct assistance helping clubs obtain sites making staff available itself costs money salaries expenses have significant success effort since late 70s AIVIAs services modelers will diminish some predict will increase Obviously event competition activities will directly benefitted Muncie facility Several thousand modelers spectators have visited facility year have site developed Nationals number will significantly larger new modelers has activity generated dont know certainly larger public awareness advantageous remind possible Reston Dues Increase aware now have instituted small increase membership fees amounts about 5% increase categories Compared cost-of-living increase over 30% past eight years think have done well Up point time have met needs membership increases membership has leveled off past couple years can no longer absorb higher cost operation small increase will give us break-even budget assuming no increase membership Before close would like share letter just received Dr Gerald Gregorek Contest Director first AIvIA-conducted Spacemodeling Team Selection writes Dear Don want thank staff outstanding support given Howard Kuhn during August 27-29 Spacemodeling Flyoffs can imagine material need help provided promptly cheerfully literally ask would receive arrival noon Friday Sunday evening Chip Smith worked us tirelessly Chip launch area great shape provided us stopwatches binoculars radios frequency monitors ice water tents short timers duration events JoAnne Jay stepped launch site time heat Saturday Sunday timing us no question mind fine facilities AMA Muncie dedication its staff resulted productive flyoff US Spacemodeling history very first time could choose altitude competitors actual flight performancenot rsum whim past Similarly scale altitude candidates fly boilerplate models measure altitude performance potential Scale modelers brought representative models work flown procedure recommended Spacemodeling Team Selection Committee covered during flyoffs Twelve team members selected procedures represent USA Poland next September will fly seven events three-man teams meeting prior departure team members wanted express thanks AMA its staff unparalleled support given during Flyoffs As observed earlier superb will submit detailed report flyoffs shortly wanted know what personal pleasure Contest Director conduct flyoffs Muncie help people easy Please pass thanks Chip JoAnne Jay phenomenal assistance am sure just beginning working together *December 1993 161 Its now little month since resignation previous Executive Director time yours truly has undergone extraordinary numher new experiences revelations Im pleased say significant number have pleasant Now approach renewal season election officers preparation rule book development museum many other important concerns Recently has considerable concern expressed regarding financial status Academy has fueled lack printing last years financial statement change Executive Directors Some individuals have suggested extension Academy trouble financially Unless some other extraordinary event occurs alter current status true true period approximately month prior renewal period Academy will technically operating borrowed money should noted first time over years has occurred however financial trouble variety factors contributed condition 1993 settlement very large claim control line accident 1989 resulted being required set aside additional large amount insurance reserves FCC action occasioned abnormally large expense postage alone mailing sent members cost $50000 Preparation filings FCC cost thousands move Muncie resulted expense several hundred thousand dollars lawsuit filed SFA also quite costly 97500 1992 alone payoff balloon payment Reston property important factor have allegations something sinister has occurred regarding AMA money nothing known time would support allegations former employee confided knowledge financial reports altered reflect better picture Further probing suggests document referred actually budget actual expenses household operates using budget knows necessary refine new information situations develop As customary audits produce suggestions changes accounting procedures available written conversations auditor indicate recommendations contain suggestions regarding elements Academys accounting procedures have already incorporated others exist will incorporate well Again cannot point sinister mechanization financial affairs Certainly some expenses may well subject debate always true Other items interest need highlighted national site has opened up show up visit AMA card will gain immediate access wish fly No card punching no site passes x amount public also now has access site can learn what about Its true certain special events may incorporate small fee however will depend nature event Staff organizational changes occurring present 48 staff members 8 moved Reston Two others Geoff Styles Don Baddeliyanage remain Reston Geoff handles flying site government liaison Don looks after building until sold leased Muncie filling various positions virtually complete Some tasks have shifted effectively utilize time talent near future will provide chart showing personnel summary tasks performed 1994 budget process underway should noted working toward producing document accurately details Academy focus exists now rather simple re-hash past efforts requires effort should help us better identify new AMA Rule books Competition Regulations book has provided variety ways last six years None methods used has met complete success far membership concerned original reason sending everyone number required 1994 would need 220000 printed compared actual number needed competition community about 10000 printing costs alone amounts some $80000 means providing request being worked Out 1994 Lastly things happening Lots reportso little room time get said Will ever time just go field fly know theres great site oundup/Styles Continued paqe 160 static model display manned questions answered visitors local Science Station hands-on museum classes schools civic groups Mark established model-glider-building program Using ideas Dave Haught s book Building Kids modified design created simple four-piece kit wing fuselage fin stab Kids assembled decorated finished kits under supervision teachers other instructors Discussions ranged over assembly weight balance flying Using Post-it notes trim tabs young people taught control surfaces Instruction included well 500 youngsters have through program using kits made up volunteers Science Station Kits provided no charge participants four day 21/2 hours per day course followed 15 enrollees students built Dave Haught glider Micro-Chip HLG Sig Uncle Sam Garvey stickler participation made parents remained class also build airplanes craft flown outdoors result planes landed roof Science Centerthree stories above launch point Hows success So spite awful flooding Iowa model aviation still drawing card interested young people volunteers helped youll pardon expression get feet wet Henry S Villard read July column will remember 93-year-old Henry S Villard presenting Villard Cup 1917 vintage Jim Alaback San Diego Air & Space Museum permanent display should have told Henry author too aviation history buff will enjoy least two books found both new book store Frederick Maryland called ahead see could find lo behold shelf first book ContactThe Story Early Birds book will tell you need know about early days flying Youll learn Harriet Quimby current USPS fifty-cent airmail stamp listing pioneers license numbers identified country early speed altitude distance records tabulated truly wealth information between covers Get book enjoy will happy have library buy Christmas gift favorite airplane lover Henrys other book also enjoyed greatly Blue Ribbon Air tells history Gordon Bennett Races Gordon Bennett newspaper publisher avid enthusiasm mechanical achievement led him support aviation throwing up challenges huge day prizes will fly suffer aviation pioneers ate drank slept machines experimenting daredevil ways achieve recognition prize money could continue experiment risk lives new craziness Henry makes stories live am sure will learn enjoy both volumes Model Aviation NG TILE DREAM COME TRUE $50 Robert Sylvester
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/12
Page Numbers: 160, 161, 162
ANws Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self Help still wait manufacturers get bandwagon provide us top-value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable cost Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio Control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questions question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA- recommended 90-dBA-at-9-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal governments countries involved meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory scale installation mounting special-application aircraft especially light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraftin cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost also possible very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32 cubic inch can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose hows popularity full-scale airshows continues unabated International Council Air Shows estimates during 1993 season March December 25 million fans aviation saw show twice number will attend NFL football games twice number fans watched cars go round round race tracks Baseball drawing approximately 56 million fans sport exceed drawing power air shows message Perhaps Maybe club can garner some exposure being part full-scale airshow Well first have willing act volunteers let fact known organizers could offer static display younger members audience can relate could have simple model-building session going facility available hangar tent about flying demonstration space allows safety requirements can met lots ways tie full scale scene Keep mind some big people town probably involved should always gathering allies just case want future flying-site need As old saying goes way skin cat cannot have too friends comes peculiar need have flying fields say peculiar because sports need five acres land fly another fifty-plus fly over Make keep allies Youll glad did need arises State Aviation Departments live near state capital Have ever thought about making contact people Department Transportation acquaint club sport what group does promote interest aviation active DOTs country Illinois folks Springfield really know appreciate value model aviation its contribution interest-building process especially youngsters Illinois Aviation bimonthly publication mailed aviation interested people across state Illinois DOT has proactive education program have excellent handouts use classroom situations common other state departments aviation faced residential complaints about airport nuisance noise safety like assured will welcome support activities aviation quarter want make friends full-scale community build own club image aviation supporters should take some steps direction Cedar Rapids Iowa Mr Mercy aka Mark Garvey again brings up date about once year activities area 1993 no exception three-page report coming Mark works Mercy Hospital city spite floods managed keep up good work kids Skyhawks Cedar Rapids work Mike getting out message model planes fun During annual Freedom Fest Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am still Muncie helping ease Headquarters transfer Reston has interesting experience since am learning much about internal functions Headquarters present 45 employees carry out tasks required facility less number employed Reston Only seven current staff have us considerable time new key employees spent time Reston learn tasks before transferring last column mentioned Vince Mankowski resigned Bob Underwood new Executive Director Since Bob has staff eight years knows ropes office procedures proceeding well plan build office facility Reston property sold real estate market Reston currently very soft discussing advisability selling leasing facility Council will make decision shortly temporary quarters will suffice present reality present quarters part museum building permits efficient departmental interface Reston facility flying center has busy summer ten events taking place end August USOC/Free Flight Nats held over 300 modelers entered spite little rain enjoyed themselves apparent facility filling real need decent free flight flying site part country events held have helped tremendously hands-on help Headquarters staff availability necessary event equipment stored facility can contact Chip Smith Competitions Department head available dates its use will find Chip very accommodating friendly young man skills have honed directing Nationals several years have rnmors floating around related Vince Mankowskis resignation want set record straight Vince resigned personal reasons fired Bob Underwood changed retirement plans offering fill vacancy up year Bob extremely capable person can hope will decide stay longer Raes decision am confident office personnel highly qualified well able handle Headquarters function Continuity procedural understanding provided experience long-term staff such Bob Underwood Joyce Hager Carl Maroney Geoff Styles Chip Smith JoAnne Spampinato Greg Chartrand Bob Vojslavek Headquarters functions clerical nature quickly learned has some streamlining office functions now have competition matters concentrated department headed Chip Smith eliminated job Personnel Director have placed function Accounting Department prior making separate department Jane Ames very capable young lady now heads Accounting Department Carl Maroney still charge Special Services functions dominated course insurance matters Greg Chartrand responsible facility maintenance including flying center Mike Fulmer oversees development museum coming along nicely Joyce Hager formerly head Membership now Bob Underwoods knowledgeable aid Mary Lou Vojslavek charge Membership Department Bob Vojslavek currently disability leave due severe heart condition Model Aviorion headed Rob Kurek spent nearly year Headquarters Reston Jay Mealy heads up Public Relations trained Reston period time Geoff Styles Ive previously reported keeping presence Washington DC devoted time club flying site support efforts also provides interface Washington contacts Future Predicting future difficult learned worked aerospace engineer participated think tank fifteen years trying project military needs developmental requirements necessary national defense Although highly technical nature based perceived enemy response also political required considered judgment Considered judgment also necessary now since AMA now transition periodone encompasses challenge greater growth increased services its members Transition always frought problems times some uncertainty time naysayers can point finger weaknesses process become instant experts relative obvious Council confident acquisition property move combine operations facility Muncie right decision move better tomorrow leading increased growth development have accused critics neglecting membership large order create monument ourselves nothing could further truth What seeking accomplish Muncie facility leverage resources generating activity multiplies resources invest $2 million flying sites around country might fully fund two four developments serving 100-400 modelers Obviously such program would impact miniscule segment membership would select would receive benefit other hand investment such funds creates increased public awareness significant growth much larger impact whole membership possible thing sure AMA will never able directly fund flying sites sufficient quantity directly impact significanr part membership what possible will continue provide direct assistance helping clubs obtain sites making staff available itself costs money salaries expenses have significant success effort since late 70s AIVIAs services modelers will diminish some predict will increase Obviously event competition activities will directly benefitted Muncie facility Several thousand modelers spectators have visited facility year have site developed Nationals number will significantly larger new modelers has activity generated dont know certainly larger public awareness advantageous remind possible Reston Dues Increase aware now have instituted small increase membership fees amounts about 5% increase categories Compared cost-of-living increase over 30% past eight years think have done well Up point time have met needs membership increases membership has leveled off past couple years can no longer absorb higher cost operation small increase will give us break-even budget assuming no increase membership Before close would like share letter just received Dr Gerald Gregorek Contest Director first AIvIA-conducted Spacemodeling Team Selection writes Dear Don want thank staff outstanding support given Howard Kuhn during August 27-29 Spacemodeling Flyoffs can imagine material need help provided promptly cheerfully literally ask would receive arrival noon Friday Sunday evening Chip Smith worked us tirelessly Chip launch area great shape provided us stopwatches binoculars radios frequency monitors ice water tents short timers duration events JoAnne Jay stepped launch site time heat Saturday Sunday timing us no question mind fine facilities AMA Muncie dedication its staff resulted productive flyoff US Spacemodeling history very first time could choose altitude competitors actual flight performancenot rsum whim past Similarly scale altitude candidates fly boilerplate models measure altitude performance potential Scale modelers brought representative models work flown procedure recommended Spacemodeling Team Selection Committee covered during flyoffs Twelve team members selected procedures represent USA Poland next September will fly seven events three-man teams meeting prior departure team members wanted express thanks AMA its staff unparalleled support given during Flyoffs As observed earlier superb will submit detailed report flyoffs shortly wanted know what personal pleasure Contest Director conduct flyoffs Muncie help people easy Please pass thanks Chip JoAnne Jay phenomenal assistance am sure just beginning working together *December 1993 161 Its now little month since resignation previous Executive Director time yours truly has undergone extraordinary numher new experiences revelations Im pleased say significant number have pleasant Now approach renewal season election officers preparation rule book development museum many other important concerns Recently has considerable concern expressed regarding financial status Academy has fueled lack printing last years financial statement change Executive Directors Some individuals have suggested extension Academy trouble financially Unless some other extraordinary event occurs alter current status true true period approximately month prior renewal period Academy will technically operating borrowed money should noted first time over years has occurred however financial trouble variety factors contributed condition 1993 settlement very large claim control line accident 1989 resulted being required set aside additional large amount insurance reserves FCC action occasioned abnormally large expense postage alone mailing sent members cost $50000 Preparation filings FCC cost thousands move Muncie resulted expense several hundred thousand dollars lawsuit filed SFA also quite costly 97500 1992 alone payoff balloon payment Reston property important factor have allegations something sinister has occurred regarding AMA money nothing known time would support allegations former employee confided knowledge financial reports altered reflect better picture Further probing suggests document referred actually budget actual expenses household operates using budget knows necessary refine new information situations develop As customary audits produce suggestions changes accounting procedures available written conversations auditor indicate recommendations contain suggestions regarding elements Academys accounting procedures have already incorporated others exist will incorporate well Again cannot point sinister mechanization financial affairs Certainly some expenses may well subject debate always true Other items interest need highlighted national site has opened up show up visit AMA card will gain immediate access wish fly No card punching no site passes x amount public also now has access site can learn what about Its true certain special events may incorporate small fee however will depend nature event Staff organizational changes occurring present 48 staff members 8 moved Reston Two others Geoff Styles Don Baddeliyanage remain Reston Geoff handles flying site government liaison Don looks after building until sold leased Muncie filling various positions virtually complete Some tasks have shifted effectively utilize time talent near future will provide chart showing personnel summary tasks performed 1994 budget process underway should noted working toward producing document accurately details Academy focus exists now rather simple re-hash past efforts requires effort should help us better identify new AMA Rule books Competition Regulations book has provided variety ways last six years None methods used has met complete success far membership concerned original reason sending everyone number required 1994 would need 220000 printed compared actual number needed competition community about 10000 printing costs alone amounts some $80000 means providing request being worked Out 1994 Lastly things happening Lots reportso little room time get said Will ever time just go field fly know theres great site oundup/Styles Continued paqe 160 static model display manned questions answered visitors local Science Station hands-on museum classes schools civic groups Mark established model-glider-building program Using ideas Dave Haught s book Building Kids modified design created simple four-piece kit wing fuselage fin stab Kids assembled decorated finished kits under supervision teachers other instructors Discussions ranged over assembly weight balance flying Using Post-it notes trim tabs young people taught control surfaces Instruction included well 500 youngsters have through program using kits made up volunteers Science Station Kits provided no charge participants four day 21/2 hours per day course followed 15 enrollees students built Dave Haught glider Micro-Chip HLG Sig Uncle Sam Garvey stickler participation made parents remained class also build airplanes craft flown outdoors result planes landed roof Science Centerthree stories above launch point Hows success So spite awful flooding Iowa model aviation still drawing card interested young people volunteers helped youll pardon expression get feet wet Henry S Villard read July column will remember 93-year-old Henry S Villard presenting Villard Cup 1917 vintage Jim Alaback San Diego Air & Space Museum permanent display should have told Henry author too aviation history buff will enjoy least two books found both new book store Frederick Maryland called ahead see could find lo behold shelf first book ContactThe Story Early Birds book will tell you need know about early days flying Youll learn Harriet Quimby current USPS fifty-cent airmail stamp listing pioneers license numbers identified country early speed altitude distance records tabulated truly wealth information between covers Get book enjoy will happy have library buy Christmas gift favorite airplane lover Henrys other book also enjoyed greatly Blue Ribbon Air tells history Gordon Bennett Races Gordon Bennett newspaper publisher avid enthusiasm mechanical achievement led him support aviation throwing up challenges huge day prizes will fly suffer aviation pioneers ate drank slept machines experimenting daredevil ways achieve recognition prize money could continue experiment risk lives new craziness Henry makes stories live am sure will learn enjoy both volumes Model Aviation NG TILE DREAM COME TRUE $50 Robert Sylvester