ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Syracuse New York Last January Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its 18th annual Symposium Model Show Using Horticultural Building State Fair Grounds attracted 40 exhibitors indoor helicopter flying boat pond hands-on support 15 clubs form CNYMAA An important annual occurrence show presentation scholarships deserving students Over years CNYMAA has given $15000 young people assist education goals winner top award $500 1994 Jeremy Mosher shown photo along CNYMAA Treasurer Phil Morgan Ed Zobel president Eight other awards made during banquet Chip Smith AMA Competitions Department Director manned Academy booth served public relations capacity during weekend Chip did bang-up job Free Flight World Championships Bakersfield California last Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club president chats AMA District III VP Bob Brown Aerolympics October see ModelAviation April 1994 Thanks Walt Throne Show Director sending photo information get Syracuse stop anytime visit Walt hobby shop aggressive successful entrepreneur own right well being founding member National Retail Hobby Shops Association organization dedicated needs goals retail stores Austrian World Championships would like share some photos took World Championships held Austria September 1993 Continued page 117 Community service difficulties encountered today proliferation ordinances often drawn up well-meaning misinformed individuals Quite often ordinances developed hurry order meet demands certain constituents area Authorities always very well versed subject quite often aware what available make things easier news media quite often fault respect printing reports incomplete will example provide information such dB level 50 established nighttime level What does mean Absolutely nothing stated no distance location mentioned relative reading sound level Without information level report meaning Yet media times people responsible ordinance may understand see examples press concerning airport rules full-scale aircraft no mention whatsoever what method sound level measured Again meaningless statements Most us model aeronautics aware have standard work 9OdBA-at-nine-feet recommendation clubs opt some other value also understand measurement dBA using SLOW response measured nine feet source noise sound also know through FAI Sporting code sound level F3A measured three meters will no higher 96dBA also know reading magazines published Great Britain Germany other countries sound level 82dBA measured seven meters almost model aircraft operation established government laws model aircraft organization turns out practically same figure 9OdBA nine feet standards difficulties complying far legalities concerned hardware application may different matter purpose discourse attempt provide encouragement participation of members becoming involved noise ordinance formulation community yours no agency can take place letting authorities know fellow members stand relative new ordinance governing sound levels have meeting coming up couple days individual responsible writing ordinance county initial hearing described local radio station teferred input asking 40dB standard Unfortunately would probably impossible attain unless willing destroy almost birds dogs people regardless far source maximum permitted meter fact would some difficulty locations isolating particular sound level Whether efforts will have bearing outcome unknown point What important can present documentation writer certainly can have bearing shape final document What department local government likely find responsibility writing ordinance department usually same often controls ability fly site within particular geopolitical area Zoning Department sources information available needs become involved Sound Model Aeronautics handbook makes reference several documents available local agency reference can also obtain copies ordinances number locations will provide examples way proceed letter address 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 will bring some listing reference material quite number United States Government documents define terms definitions procedures formulating ordinances very least can very helpful presenting case may have relative ordinance bottom line must involved 4116 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Werner Groth official German aero club wife Aerolympics closing banquet Howard Crispin Jr CNVMAA treasurer Phil Morgan presents check scholarship winner Jeremy Mosher president Ed Zobel watches d - II U~UV1OJ ii ti President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 What AMA Academy Model Aeronautics foremost goal promotion model aviation its entirety United States promotion takes forms determined what needed hobby-sport needs range education competition flying site support yes insurance Model aviation extremely diverse encompassing imagined creation uses principles aerodynamics fly models range extremely fragile Indoor models outdoor free flight models controlled wires controlled radio craft may powered strong arm winch rubber bands electric motors piston engines turbojet engines solid propellent rockets Model aviations technical progress strongly influenced motivated competition communication Therefore Academy organizes supports competition Fly-Ins kind Making happen simple process requires dedicated support literally several thousand volunteer modelers AMA far fifty employees working Headquarters volunteer force includes Council Leader Members Contest Boards Contest Directors Team Selection special committees well Chartered Club officers Yes AMA lot insurance although important also AMA has very important ingredient growth health aeromodeling very long time takes long view considering various aspects modeling since modeling activities mutually supportive necessary promote aspects aeromodeling also realize strength unity dealing Federal local agencies members generate finances necessary get things done am aware short-term modelers mostly concerned now Some may interested got point also realize needs simplistic point view need insurance However am confident Academy limit its activities insurance hobby-sport would soon lose its vigor focus thus leadership committed strong total program AMAs Chartered Clubs important part organized effort Clubs usually come being order gamer resources necessary provide flying sites also provide place socialize like interest Most clubs eventually extend activities sponsoring competitions Fly-Ins gatherings some sort nature man naturally gregarious Academy helps coordinate events through competition structure advertising free AMA memberships reward Contest Directors hard work am telling you fully aware Ive discussed now helps reflect what AMA about some us forget easily am also very concerned share larger view needs hobby-sport rather just focusing insurance modeling can continue provide increasing satisfaction never-ending pleasure Let share example what ye talking about frequency flap FCC As know frequency assignments absolutely vital ingredient health largest modeling activity radio control Through organized efforts AMA Frequency Committee engineered avalanche letters FCC congressmen half membership responded truly marvelous response unheard public-opinion polls addition AMA conducted videotaped radio interference testing added strong credibility arguments have also met several times FCC relation matter result FCC now fully aware concern have matter know concern will have strong impact action take relation frequencies could have happened history support modeling interests AMA Frequency Committee longest standing committee have has existence since 40s Dr Walt Good supporters got ball rolling FCC approving very first RC modeling frequencies continuing effort improving posture provide RCers frequencies need Another example resulting larger view modeling would marvelous radios high-performance engines RC use today did get grew out crucible competition can remember using rubber-band escapements non-throttled crude engines impetus came directly pressure competition needs think would have zero dead-band radio system use competition hadnt demanded sure wouldnt around see happen think modern ABC engine came need consistent performance competition fliers Aeromodeling needs complete well-rounded program need fliers can get keep program strong moving ahead So whether FAI competition sport flier needed keep hobby-sport can Glad have aboard ounduplStyles Continued page 116 has already World Championship coverage March 1994 MA want recognize Dr Georg Breiner Bob Brown two people lot success event Georg Breiner President Aeromodeling Section Austrian Aero Club Bob Brown AMA District LII VP As result long-standing friendship Georg Breiner invited Ehrengast Honored Guest Aerolympics took vacation purpose enlisted announcing Helicopter event able visit Pattern Pylon sites day off well sixth sojourn Austria like country better time have never Austria go people food beer some best world say nothing scenery time read Georg will have guest both Winchester Virginia Toledo Weak Signals 1994 Expo Deland Florida Jet Rafly January business Florida able arrange timing sal could Deland Fifth Annual Jet Rally asked assist announcing chores event grows larger year 1994 162 registered pilots 12 countries least 20 states 225 aircraft ground flown Advertised International Jets Over Deland gathering lived up its name Australia Thailand France Germany Belgium England Scotland Venezuela Canada Netherlands among nations represented Starting January27 four days flying planned managed get three good days rained Out completely fourth Unusual Florida winter has unusual over country least seven turbine-powered jets remainder ducted fans perhaps spectacular crowd-pleasing being bright red F-18 Jeff Seymour SWB Company Neenab Wisconsin Jeff designed kerosene-fueled power unit develops 50 pounds thrust detuned 32 pounds proved truly eye-opening fired up sound full-scale jet lower decibels flew truly sensational Everything stopped red giant wheeled out startup area entire crowd thousands watched its flying performance thrilling maneuvers Deland Golden Hawks members volunteered duty worked tails off during four-day affair Apart normal chores required make flying event click food served kitchen cooks worked hard day day starting great breakfast ending up some best hamburgers ever eaten Rain made task parking attendants messy stayed lucky announcing booth least roof everyone worked especially Frank Anderson wife Vicki deserve special thank-you did congratulated fine show publicity value Rally goes far beyond Deland Comments participants members audience indicate 1995 Jet Rally will bigger attract spectators have support City Administration local Chambers Commerce because tourist value area Deland Mayor David C Rigsby City Manager Jim McCroskey airstrip several times during long weekend expressed strong support Holiday Inn close chock-full modelers rooms occupied whereas normal occupancy time year about 25% Good stuff Deland thanks allowing part fun appreciate very much next month 1994 117 i-uA U 1-J 16] d Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 time read AMA should have new Executive Director seems kinda funny think will have working closely someone may may know time think will 4th Executive Director AMA has its long history Speaking history recent flood house among things destroyed collection old AMA rule hooks always kept old rulebooks reference purposes surprising often looked up something lamented fact Jim McNeil suspected might have some replacements hes pack rat am sure enough Jim extras few years thanks Jim interesting 1965 rule book earliest now have published Mid-January issue MODEL AVIATION Magazine found quite interesting discussed possibility printing rulebook issue magazine recent past thought unacceptable wonder too quick passing judgement 65 rulebooklmagazine advertising some full page ads KB Hobbypoxy Testors Model Airplane News Goldberg others survive day also contained some full page ads companies no longer business like Citizen Ship Jetco ControlairefWorld Engines ads some cases touted performance advertisers products latest NATS Boy did Phil Bussell Dub Jett look young Ambroid ad touting Grand Open Senior Nats Championships Sig ad Phil being congratulated Neil Armstrong neither aged much between page 6 page 52 entire publication 64 pages long tocluding cover 13 /2 pages advertising marked January 65 Vol XXXI No 2 would make think may have additional issue magazine 37 events described detail including 12 Outdoor FF events S Indoor FF events 15 CL events 5 RC events 3 Scale events 1 ea FFCL RC 37 included 7 FAI events era although didnt always spell out different AMA event example CL Stunt Ijust looked up new rule book its now 164 pages including cover has no advertising covers ready 138 AMA events refers separate FAI rulebook 26 164 events have 34 Outdoor FF 23 Indoor FF 39 CL 68 RC events 18 Scale 3 outdoor FF 3 indoor FF 4 CL 8 RC 28 Electric 4 called Special events explosion number events somewhat mind boggling conventional wisdom says CL FF activity less now 1965 number events offered categories has multiplied factor over 25 RC has grown remarkably years really need 68 RC events thing noticeably absent modern Nats crowning Grand National Champion Open National Champion Senior National Champion Junior National Champions seem remember move re establish categories few years back would nearly impossible manage present number events Would simpler Nats meaningful Most us have around modelling long enough remember Nats have fond memories Ive heard refer Great nats simply great old days walk 10 miles school snow 6 ft deep Nats really better ones have now days very common have people flying category remember winner Class A- 1 towline glider 1/2 speed same guy held both records remember right Nowadays someone says flies multiple events its probably within category mostly different classes same events good old years ya cant go back cant forget either some ways greatness memories directly proportional length time has elapsed since event Jim also gave something else found amusing Its income expense sheet AMA 1947 puts AMAs growth perspective actually surprises number employees AMA salaries guess could afford ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January through December31 1947 Income Leader memberships Gas er Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance *2* Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total Expense Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries *1* Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviaiton Advertising NAA Affliation Insurance *2* Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 * 1 * Covers 6 full time 4 Part time employees *2* Contra account know members AMA hut seems number employees actually quite high era Its interesting study Till next month * 118 Model Aviation week Last month reported January fit in-like-a-lion format normally associated March Well start March certainly did itself proud far entering exciting mode Tuesday first received word Academy named will Last November Tom McLaughlan Pensacola Florida passed away left gifts generous sums aeromodeling recognized being innovator free flight such things movable surfaces interesting folding prop arrangement fact model incorporating type prop part display Smithsonian Air Space Museum addition busy schedule Contest Director Tom represented United States FlC FAI activity bequest divided four segments $100000 development maintenance repair etc free flight facility Muncie $50000 museum $50000 National Free Flight Society $50000 Florida Modelers Association time frame availability funds encompasses several months subject various requirements settlement estate Mr McLaughlans generous bequest will greatly benefit aeromodeling activity will wisely administered second exciting facet first week March centered around call regarding Discovery Channel program Wings Academy has approached relative doing regular program dealing facets modeling activity shows may well run gamut special events building sessions possibility forums news format being considered As meetings relating possibility develop will keep posted really liked part discussion moved area permanent producer sponsor Another really great happening personally centered around invitation received Munsee Skychiefs Tuesday evening president Bruce Bradbury graciously issued invitation come monthly meeting talk about subject bur AMA fact mandated must stay away subject Such intriguing concept much too delicious pass up what delightful evening No insurance questionsno why-dont statements 25 members present settled listening presentation scale modeling As get caught up various mechanizations manipulations hobby/ sport sometimes forget its fun Thank Bruce Skychiefs wonderful evening really helped rekindle some modeling fires Recently have noticed ads relating FCC action dealing receiver emission changes set 1999 Both Chip Smith have received calls concerned something going happen would obsolete equipment callers wondered Academy hadnt done something about Actually two years ago Frequency Committee studied rule-making whether should seek waiver equipment No action taken primarily because RC industry did consider real problem meeting new rule checked counsel Raymond Kowalski concerning issue received following information response should remove concerns regarding regulation consumer standpoint March 3 1994 Re Transition Period Receiver Compliance FCC Regulations General Docket No 87-3 89 Federal Communications Commission made comprehensive changes part 15 its rules regulates devices such receivers used Radio Control RIC Radio Service new rules became effective June 23 1989 receivers given ten-year transition period have asked us comment two specific questions 1 Can manufacturers continue produce current design receivers until 1999 Yes Section 1537 FCCs rules states Equipment may authorized manufactured imported under rules effect prior June 23 1989 accordance following schedules applicable b Receivers Receivers subject regulations part manufactured imported after June 23 1999 shall comply regulations specified part Although FCC expects manufacturers developing products will meet new standards during 10-year transition period above rules permit companies manufacture import current design receivers right up until June 23 1999 long equipment has valid FCC equipment authorization under old standards 2 Are receivers built purchased before 1999 exempt meeting new standards Will still legal use after 1999 Yes both questions dispositive answer contained Section 1537c FCCs rules states no restrictions operation marketing equipment complying regulations effect prior June 23 1989 rule means after June 23 1999 current design receivers have equipment authorization FCC can shipped hobby stores sold public operated RIC enthusiasts long equipment manufactured imported before June 23 1999 no time limit long such equipment can remain inventory nor date after such equipment can no longer used Just absolutely certain have confirmed answers staff FCC trust answers will enable membership make informed decision concerning next radio equipment purchase can further assistance please hesitate call Cordially yours Raymond Kowaiski Keller & Heckman Law Offices Obviously manufacturers need address requirementif have already done soin next five years have informed several receivers currentiy being sold separately systems meet requirements have requested nor intend request time documentation equipment Chip Smiths column also contains information subject time read Executive Director Search Committee will have met working list four candidates provided ASAE determined new Executive Director will As indicated last year after taking over reins July intention serve interim ED wife closed new home St Louis area March 14 Depending new Executive Directors schedule will moving hopefully end April time will assuming part-time position working home couple AMA lines phone fax responsibilities will include continuing some committee work frequency safety scholarship Leader Member handling rule book items answering technical questions attending trade shows coordinating youth newcomer programs sorta doing whatever else someone feels needs doing next months column last ED would like pass along some observations gleaned months since last July addition well provide phone numbers details along introducing new ED just received following preview Flyoff editor Bob Hatichek along $100 check Junior FF Team Fund 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Flight Team memorial Its now two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends mine. three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced also contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free-fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics As big can afford sure attach note stating Jr FM FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend memory 1994 119 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Kraftt Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 RobinsonStreet 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Missing Column hope some noticed no column last month District District V policy now columns received after deadline will published policy put off writing column until last minute Obviously policies conflict other however usually manage get column time column mailed four days before deadline received AMA day after due clerk pony express office assured would arrive time would have sent next-day delivery seems takes least five days mail go Duxbury Muncie So now guess columns will go special handling Executive Council Meeting meeting held Muncie January 22 1992 right after severe cold weather hit area Information meeting will appear other places magazine However would like comment progress AMA facility museum progressing very well hope have some photographs future column appears will far enough along make excellent impression planned June opening staff doing very well appears problems associated move pretty well sorted out would like say extremely large undertaking people did very good job District VP Policy appears may time restate policy Some newsletter editors outside District taking shots VPs may privilege accusations necessarily true policy write about District News information national level reported other parts magazine editors happy VP columns should write call individuals concerned make unsubstantiated remarks Also try attend club meetings unless have invited Cole Palen Most knew Cole operator Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome since 1952 passed away home Florida December 8 1993 68 understand shows will continue however will same Coles participation no know what will happen modeling activities take place year WRAM show heard will modeling activities 1994 least Bernard Bucky Perrault Tom Mosca Berkshire Flying Club sent following regarding passing Mr Perrault deep regret Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield Massachusetts reports passing longtime member Bernard Bucky Perrault December 23 1993 Bucky exceptional builder preferred slow-flying planes gliders field box painted like truck wind sock small scale plane Cub Stinson etc Being retired printing business did newsletters also built repaired aircraft club members pressed skill time will miss him Cappy Aerodrome name field Jasta 2-fliers use As can see sign interested WW aircraft field appears similar ones used WW pictures taken October 1992 unable attend functions 1993 shame pictures show off fall folia2eit beautiful Arrowhead Aeroniodelers received following Dave Hall president Arrowhead Aeromodelers Milton Vermont area sponsored Delta Dart building workshop Webelos Cub Scout Pack Milton Vermont good turnout nine boys two Scout Leaders boys did excellent job construction flying following members Arrowhead Aeromodelers participated workshop Bill Rublee Ray Devamey Red Johnson Bob Janet Landry myself Thanks Alan Mossey use shop Cub Scouts presented special Award Ribbons Pack Meeting Model Aviation Naulk Joe Post Veins Albatros Close-up showing detail Albatros engine Entrance Cappy Aerodrome Clinton Massachusetts Tom Kosewski some various Piper models flown Constructing Delta Darts Alan Mosseys shop Photo Dave Hall View pit area some theFlying newly constructed Darts note models flownthe two feet fresh snow New Jeroey/ New YorId Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stocktoo Street Hightetown NJ 08525-4551 [zip codee088 086 088 089] Tern Brown 52 FW PSC S5oo2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO[ DeCou 05 Riverside Drine Sanking Ridge NJ 07335-lace [zip codes 070-076078 079] ymca Juitano te Shamrock Rood Rocky Point NY t1775 [zipcodes 117-115] Wait Geery 622 Franklin Osuleverd Absecon NJ SO2ttt-2717 [zip codes 080 082083] Rep Joschkas 7 Eseroreen Avenue New Hyde Pars NY t t540-3Std [zip codes 080891180-104106107110-116] Gus Pendejis 1065 Pentield Road Pentield NY lds2e-1 409 [zip codes 140-147] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY lattS-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128 128 133-136] Terry Terrenoirs 1St Smithtinid Orion Endicon NY t37e0-4329 [zip codes 130-132137-139146 148] Woody Woodmas 233 Longview Drive Sayoiile NJ 5872t-3t 16 [zip codes 077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pironnic NY 131 35-0507 THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH DESIGN CONTEST IS OVER Initially want thank members submitted excellent designs received consideration Believe difficult task select appropriate wish oil could winners just doesnt work way turned task over Don Typond headed selection committee Don industrial designer excellent modeler past editor Model Airplane News present Pres Old Time Eagles MAC very qualified HERE IT IS ITS THE DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH AMA DISTRICT H Embroidered has blue border white background red blue lettering silver wings making very attractive trust agree addition patch has heat sensitive adhesive backing can adhered material electric iron stitched conventionally desired winning entry designed Henry Euler Hackensack ft/C Flyers Club patch released WRAM Show Feb 26 1994 during District II AMA meeting Henry Euler awarded Four Channel Radio set contest winner Patches sold during me&ing AVP Wes Dc Cou collected funds provided patches purchase patches available can ordered AMA Headquarters Muncie Order yours now will listed years Supply Service catalog process being circulated Normally $250 shipping charge items purchased catalog am pleased report until July 30th patches available will shipped shipping charge So order yours now fact order club members time identified wear District II Shoulder Patch date Sat Feb 26 1994 time 1 pm place White Plains NY Civic Center WRAM Show District II meeting Present AMA Headquarters Bob Underwood Executive Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Jay Mealy Marketing Public Relations Director Joyce Hager Operations Director present working AMA booth wanted attend meeting just did operating computer divulged processing new memberships renewals kept busy just couldnt break away get meeting room suggested place sign computer Gone Lunch No way would fly Joyce Hager dedicated longtime employee AMA Joyce has always valuable employees having relocated Reston Muncie continue involvement strengthening future AMA senior employee having participated practically internal function specializing heading membership departmentjust about challenging responsibility AMA has always demonstrated positive attitude working habits great capacity ability needs other Very valuable fortunate have staff During meeting Bob Underwood reviewed progress headquarters Reston building has leased intention purchase employee complement has filled necessary hiring Geoff Styles will continue AMA operating out Washington Area nothing new report about FCC time Carl Maroney reported details insurance answered question addressed him during meeting Carl doing great job keeping control insurance matters sensitive difficult task Jay Mealy outlined theme program focusing improved communications within outside AMA optimum relations between aeromodeling public better recognition Also present meeting District II AVPs Dave Babcock Gus Pandajis Walt Geary Wes Dc Cou Terry Terrenoire Woody Woodman Ray Juschkus Vince Juliano honor being invited Saturday luncheon honoring Don Brown early pioneer radio technology receiving Howard McEntee Annual Award sponsored WRAM Club 1994 121 Henry Euler design contest winner happily receives prize Joyce Hager District II patch released reality get yours now Bob Underwood addresses bunch happy people Ray Juschkus photo District II meeting L-R AVP Vince Juliano Gus Pandajis Joe Beshar Jay Mealy Bob Underwood Carl Maroney 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 Toledo Weak Signals Toledo Weak Signals world renowned annual trade show next several months publication read will mention activity show must realize show entirely club production forty-year effort has astounding success District III should very proud show area pictures below exemplify typical planning session held home club member As can see setting similar other club AVP Joe Vislay Dave Leach Jack Collins Helicopter Jamboree Intemational Radio Controlled Helicopter Association IRCHA has chosen premier R/C Aviation Country Club RC Park Columbus Ohio site 94 HeliIntemationals IRCHA Jamboree dates August 1 13 14 1994 years event being coordinated officers IRCHA RIC Country Club assistance RIC Eagles Columbus Rotor Wings event will structured showcase RC helicopters spectacular factory-sponsored flying demonstrations limited competition include initiation IRCHAs World Record Holder Events technical seminars plenty time space fun-flys helicopter trade show exhibition obtain additional information contact Don Chapman 513 236-8853 Mark Powelson 614 924-1242 John Florio St Marys Pennsylvania greatest members modeling fratemity passed away March 4 1994 An avid modeler forty years will long remembered sport fun-fly designs along keen desire competition Fortunately son Jim plans continue kit production Florio Flyer Corporation 100th Anniversary Valley Forge Valley Forge National Park celebrated 100th anniversary last fall conjunction festivities Valley Forge Signal Seekers Alpha Squadron show team produced demonstration RC model aviation year will repeat effort July 23 AVP Bud Klopp forwarded following photograph flight line spectators Leader Club Skyhawks Model Airplane Club Weirton West Virginia first club 1994 achieve status Gold Leader Club Please keep mind yearly effort club must renew continue status previous year program great benefit club St Marys Swap Shop drew large amount activity District III Activity Safety As new flying season begins please remember conduct yourself within AMA Safety Code Accidents can happen dont cause Model Aviation * Weak Signals Club President Rick Lederman Wayne Yeager Ken Hulik Joe Elgin Paul Schmitz discuss modeling activities Tom Botkin Urbana Ohio prepares Texaco flight Jim Hainen flies Bob Porter times SAM meet Club members Wayne Yeager Rex Knepper Dave Whitaker Jack Van Hee Valley Forge Signal Seekers demon stration conjunction 100th anniversary Valley Forge National Park Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Rsleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Wsynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Creslview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Honors We occasionally manage things correctly sod honor among us have contributed things during lifetime devoted model aeronautics individuals have often contributors full-scale aviation providing talents models such individual Robert Champine Rohert has inducted Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics action taken through vote Council Past Presidents Academy honor richly deserved Roherts career aviation both full-scale model well documented career also probably universally known worth relating Unfortunately column does provide sufficient space justice task achievements through years included wins free flight gas pre-World War II Nationals placing Wakefield serving team manager 1955 event Indoor rubber events Stout Mulvihill 1963 Nationals During recent years Robert has earned Level Five League Silent Flight twice Robert held Indoor records during period between 1963 1975 held Radio Control Soaring endurance record nine hours fifty three minutes ten seconds established 1984 also set slope soaring endurance record during quest LSF Level Five continues active especially Soaring designer experimenter competitor Roberts early exposure model aviation brought him full-scale work earned degree Aeronautical Engineering went become Naval Aviator during World War II ended active duty association Corsair pilot Robert went NACA later become NASA test pilot opportune time age supersonic flight become fact Literally toss coin prevented Robed being first attain honor being first enter realm event flew X- 1 series aircraft other pilot went test X-series aircraft Later career headed up research flying what become Harrier other VTOL alrcraft rotary wing aircraft Among types testing prototypes what now know Osprey trainer Apollo moon lander also projects achievements both realm miniature full-scale certainly prove Robert Champine deserving honor should book posterity Air Show Teams District IV has home three air show teams quite some time teams have contributed tremendously exposure model aviation general public belittle excellent work done other clubs individuals Rather point up long hours practice building up aircraft acts strong leadership desire largely expense purely flying simple pleasure competition Membership team requires dedication effort Now another Air Show Team District Southern Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team team will extend AMA Show Team capability down through eastem part Virginia North Carolina team will available take part full-scale air shows half-time performers contests corporation picnics other events capable permitting operation model aircraft Exhibitions structured fit event Groups wishing make use capability should contact Southem Virginia Radio Control Air Show Team care Coordinator Timothy J Toutant 4 Dulcy Court Hampton VA 23666 may also call evenings 804 838-5594 Appreciation Letters appreciation clubs public officials others community influence always welcome letters excellent indicators public awareness especially fact holding activity favorable light Such letter recently sent Richard S Carr Director Arts Center Williamsburg Virgina Regional Library Arts Center letter reference exhibit giant scale models developed Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers letter expresses appreciation high level cooperation provided club club made available videos handouts model aircraft drawings selection engines radio control equipment books magazines collection aircraft display club president Carl Purgold member Bob Keynton especially noted efforts program considered popular during 1993 year exhibits other dimension exhibit lecture given club member longtime professional model maker NASA Dwight MeSmith lecture titled Use Model Aircraft Research last statement letter perfect example results type effort clubs willingness undertake activity has certainly raised awareness community about sport model aviation well done Colonial Virginia Aeromodelers New Club newest Chartered Clubs District IV Flying Aces Pilots Association Charlotte North Carolina club flies Mecklinburg County-owned David Waymer Flying Field model aircraft field developed county landfill site has mentioned past club demonstrated dedication sport holding Polar Bear Fly-In picked great date eventthe temperature teens cold Charlotte event advertised being 1 pm til frozen photo shows some members present L-R Steve Colerick Carroll Anthony Ray Edwards Phil Kimbrell Greg Boggs photo Diana Anthony can look forward activity new AMA Club Mecklinburg County site also coming its own center control line flying serving Atlantic coast area number annual events indication will activity time goes site well maintained controlled county has benefits usage paved radio control runway both paved grass circles control line next time event site drop see well site maybe developed 1994 123 Robert Champine U] [b l1Isa mm i Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidenta Bob Barloazerelca 3828 Ranchwosd Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 WllhelmIna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9839 Elor Way Tampa FL 33835 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Dr. New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8107 Meridian MS 39305 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 MarIon Lyons 2301 VeneSa Road Mobile AL 38805 Dr John Menlo 2180 TigeSail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38208 Dick PaBon 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 6350 Pise Cicle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnls Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Isledachen FL 32148 Phosm 19041 884-2517 just another Council meeting January 22 howl voted * motion made record minutes meeting electronically destroy tape afterwards voted yes because tape will help scribe afterwards reduce writing happenings accurately Passed * program introduced schedule fee structure charging modelers use Muncie field modeling purposes wit Single part $50/day Multi-part$ 100/day Entire field day$500/day voted no because felt $500 day little high Motion Passed * motion made allocate Lee Webster $5500 cage study radio controlled racing planes voted yes because respect Webster because witnessed recent death RC Racing hobby * motion made saying No member Executive Council can member Contest Board voted no because could see no common sense objection motion failed * motion made prohibit member Executive Council nominating another member Council President Executive Vice President voted no motion cronyism Good-old-boy stuff read about hear about occasionally lot baloney better position make nomination good organization someone sits next potential nominee person can size him up good bad organization * motion made allow United States Free Flight Championships held Lost Hills California September 34 & 5 year under 4A Sanction voted yes Motion passed on made allow AMA Headquarters print controversial items magazine pages Council members regarding Safety Legal concerns Headquarters feels items should reviewed appropriate authorities first voted yes withhold appropriate review because no should have right print words magazine unchecked Motion passed * Two motions surfaced create Museum Steering Committee Business Opportunity Committee voted yes both times Both passed * motion make strike phrase must never have AMA member. documentation used Intro Pilot Program voted yes because clubs District V find phrase impossible police impractical Passed Daniel Sam South Daytona Florida writes agreed inclination continue VP magazine reports like learn what going District Council decisions Members need kept informed levels previous report told Council plans provide funds flying site California think AMA should spend money us buy flying site West Coast.I am president Volusia Flyers IMAA Chapter 250 invite join Fall IMAA Fly-In October 1 year accept Daniel mall map printed invitation Cralg Deyerle Niceville Florida writes 1 wish AMA would publish table votes Council meetings voted what am disturbed proposal increase everyones dues field Visalia Califomia District X wishes purchase field let membership District vote pay AMA raises dues pay field outside local area will quit. dont want quit Cralg issue fund property purchase has never come vote issue still alive Michael Johnson Greenville South Carolina writes Please continue work behalf keep monthly District page columns Model Aviation question monthly columns comes before Council have AMA membership vote issue.monthly columns excellent fomm.lets have open discussions members can resolve issues Rog Desser Titusville Florida writes Moonport Modelers group 80 members Most loyal group now showing discontent report prompted considerable discussion about regional flying sites District have spoken half membership can find no support Visalia proposal greatest concern insurance Insurance companies Florida flying drop costal communities homeowners policies Most us anxious about constant eroding insurance protection including AMA wrote Muncie some months ago same topic requested reply Guess what Rog want respond last remark thanks writing have new team Muncie dedicated loyal write again theyll respond Trust John Littleton Maryville Tennessee writes AMA needs return true representation organization modelers beginning closely resemble Representative Republic wherein governing officials making decisions little information possible provided general members less members know less complain upper management AMA can please Does sound like governments have heard history Keep vote results comingr Rodney Iwan Titusville Florida sent nice card said keep up good work Thanks nice card Rodney Next monthmore letters Jack Shrum Athens Georgia has provided some club news Athens Model Aircraft Club AMAC although news bit dated fault Jacks want see anyway AMAC works Day Camp Youths both static flying displays entertainment Pictured above Day Camp Kids watching RC flying very considerate members Athens Model Aircraft Club thanks Jack friend Fred Mulbolland Tampa Florida wants know SAM-77 WEST PASCO MODEL PILOTS ASSN Fun-Fly came Out call Florida Winter Fly below 3 snaps exciting action Paul Schmitz way Michigan winning Lanzo Bomber Meet Dave Rubinett way Ohio tuning up Ohlsson 60 Thunderbird Tom Botkin also Ohio holds Arnie Hernendez hooking up glow powered Box Car Dick Huang holding Model Aviation -i g i t mum i i jI t Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Osuer 4944 N Orange Ave-Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 As month February came weather did its hest keep home did fairly well until middle month Finally had enough Thanks goodness weather turned better travelling began first trip Lexington KY Lexington Model Airplane Clubs mall show club concerned year because moved different location mall due some remodeling going regular show location lost show just fine Granted may have crowds usually have seen flowing models fact talked couple passersby myself judge LMACs show another success As last ditch effort February next trip Mattoon IL great swap meet hosted Charleston RC Stone Flyers once weather cooperated great time Stone Flyers excellent hosts room swap meet wasnt real large bustled activity Tables loaded good stuff Yes dealers usual stuff looked good junk modelers trying get rid Needless say did other folks Money changed hands lot course auction Im sure went because another room full force chatting some folks couple other local clubs Would believe sealed ice cooler got forty dollars bid saw fine full goodies hated event ended soon minute place full next found vacuum leave because noticed weather beginning deteriorate hut good enough have lunch couple members arrived airport food company delightful month ended well way Stone Flyers made enough handle expenses another year bad Thats month Im hoping law averages will favor year Ive several invitations go flying some plan just Since travels few lets work some photos pile isnt getting very small just yet Id like catch up Ill ready years batch Don Mielke sent next two photos wanted show what could happen servo decides fail Yes new can bite told plane/servo just couple flights first photo shows new Triple Play bare bones second shows results crash As look results Im hoping youll see its advisable try out new radio gear used airplane first way youre putting latest creation risk Ouch Don really made mess covering job AVP Kenny Kern Bedford IN sent winners Fall Fun Scale contest held Hoosier Hills RC Eying Club field October Kenny said weather contest everything great looks smiles faces Id have say correct time Knowing guys hosted event laid back Fred South another regular contributor column has come up couple photos two taken Erie RIC fun-fly first shows some activity fun-fly Thats nice field too about beautiful DC-3 built Dean Maupin some Erie RJC members Im filled envy Maybe should get out started building several years ago ever get some time As promised Jim Eudelay photos Indy RIC Souths 1993 Diabetes fly-in attended last summer lot fun waythat event took over forty-seven hundred dollars benefit As can see first two photos event well attended No wonder perfect day next photo shows Hardy Whites B29 display fly-in quite site see last photo sent us Mike Eber Muncie IN group photo June1994 125 AMA Museum will open part Homecoming National Flying Site June 11-12 1994 I-0 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Moha 5024 Lake Mendofa Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robofti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waferford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Sum merton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators Weaf Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 great pleasure presenting Ron Sears award AMA & District VII surprising warm day 50s makes modelers think flying getting field see what action Now March has much better weather Fehruaryeven radio repair business has picked up earlier normal Toledo few weeks its really becoming regular flying time everyone does mean end swap shop season hear Pilgrims held indoor RC Racetrack very well received Looks like new location makes good event annual Association Midwestern Radio Control Clubs Meeting area very well attended twenty-six clubs having representatives outcome listing events require coordination its much longer past years notice several new Pattern events few new Q40-powered Quarter Midget Pylon races very pleasant morning am off Minneapolis weekend visit clubs pass along news views officers District Don has organized Appoache Mall Show again tying large Scout program Two weekends ago spent Saturday morning Hendersons Hobhy Shop local clubs meet regularly chat catch up modeling Well Joe Hass Glenda Henderson organized surprise session retiring AVP Ron Sears no idea what planned him must have over fifty modelers including Rons wife children grandchildren photos show magnificent cake well Ron looking during medication course morning wonderful expression much modeling fraternity concerns itself Rons retirement AMA office overwhelming contributions Districts aeromodelers wishes speedy return full health As retired AVP Ron asks kept up-todate AMAs happenings promised have appreciated Rons help District Officer long time look forward seeing him action Scale CL circles again pride showing daughter Cathy son-in-law Danny Kane married February 12 can imagine large number modelers walk down aisle very solemn kind apprehensive case someone going call out readyTurn reached altar reception Pylon guys over midwest no less Iwo CB members Dan Cathy going continue living Chicago area have already moved model shop vacated room Dont forget book District Frequency Scanners monitors either two Frequency Coordinators Both hand-held Channel Monitors back repair calibration will available time column appears print Just remember return soon complete monitoring Last month AVP Russel Knetzger take care column have several other AVPs programmed cover events close District areas plan expand usefulness AVP keep moed Model Aviation 4Rockfords Wolverine Skhawks work clearing field models could ROG Surprise Hendersons Hobby Shop AVP Ron Sears Glenda showing cake Rons wife family him Wolverine Skhawks first-ever Winter Fun-Fly Nick Traub brought camper Doug Klatt Calumet WI Fliers sent photo Jim Rosens Extra 230 great club now owns its own field Several students try out models model got caught rafters Jim Wahner Milwaukee WI Red Key City Bald Eagles Mankato MN visit Baron bipemodel popular subjectDakota Meadows Middle School modeling sessions Remember AMA Arkansas Lou slana New o Ok ahoma Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive Colege Staon 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 Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 months column written Russ Snyder member Free Flight Contest Board expound free flight activities within District VIII 1993 very active year free flight District VIII report lists some highlights pet activity missinglet known Roger Simpson Texan once again along Houstons Fred Pearce members 1993 United States FAI team respective teams placed second seventh Power Wakefield World Championships Lost Hills Last May young Jim Troutman set Senior national records both FiG FlJ Tri City Flyers Spring Cup virtue performance Autumn Cup Seguin Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Jeff Fedor earned positions United States Junior FAI free flight team Jeff will fly Nordic others compete Power World Junior FAI competition scheduled held Ukraine August 2-10 1994 Robert Dunham II Grand Champion USOC/FF Nats along Faust Parker Jr being Nostalgia Gas Champion District VIII fliers made clean sweep both B Nostalgia Gas Bob Combs Bob Hanford John Irwin Marvin Mace Frank Parmenter eamed top-three billing several AMA Nostalgia events six major AMA sanctioned free flight contests district during 1993 Tulsa Glue Dobbers held annual Perry Oklahoma Texas Cloud Climbers sponsored two great meets Prairie Hill site Tn City Flyers conducted three Seguin activities well attended large percentage competitors having moments glory time other popular events AMA Open Gas flown conjunction FAI activities Tn-Citys Spring Autumn Cups Marvin Rex Mace trundled along through numerous rounds win event last Autumn Cup way congratulations order re selection Marval NFFS Large Gas Model 1993 Marvin along Terry Thorkildsen California demonstrate locked up bird something reckoned todays state-of-the-art model environment deeply regret loss Doc Himmel Jim Summersett past year absence will felt throughout district first met Doc Pensacola 1975 very active flier starting back free flight following long absence words wisdom assistance invaluable Re Jim Summersett go back mid-1940s Add death Pensacolas Tom McLaughlan along others district V always supported contest activities Seguin enroute Denver contest August 92 late Jim Summersett visited airport Abernathy TX free flight site selected 1994 Lubbock Nationals basically acceptable opinion Cat III site.no no less Bring pet model retrieval system adjacent crops will probably rather abundant Last year Texas bit breezy lets hope June 1994 127 Don DeLoach P-30 Seguin annual contest late Jim Summersett L autoeverything model John Irwin says Its cold Seguin Tn-City Flyers L-R Faust Parker Frank Parmenter Russ Snyder John Irwin tall 93 Cloud Climbers contest Team Dunham Roberts L Nostalgia Torp 19-powered Spacer 450 Abernathy TX free flight site looking south end runway approx 4000 feet long elevation 3200 feet Texas Cloud Climbers Bob Combs L late Mark Valenius Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska weather September 4 nearly perfect 180-degree wind shift after first round did force us relocate contest opposite end field largest participation ever Thirty-two people entered multiple class registration total forty-two entries three classes competition During period contest posted list sponsors Additionally gave handouts contestant listing sponsors sod donation prominently displayed prizes before awarding contestants good chance examine everything before selecting awards ten top finalist Unlimited Class Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Michael Frickey James Frickey Steve Dworsky William Chase Kevin Pratt Robert Baker Gary Gasser Tim Gastinger Darrel Colton Tom Neill Points 2284 2268 2093 2083 2061 1952 1931 1884 1698 1641 top five Hand Launch category Place 1 2 3 4 5 Name Robert Baker Loren Blinde Paul Wright Steve Dworsky Jim Baker Points 2363 2309 2253 1952 1566 Electric category top two William Chase Waukee Iowa 923 points George Traudt Lincoln Nebraska 520 points Bill Kimball Gary Workman tied third winner Futabas donated 7UGFS radio system Dan Lorimer Omaha Allen Worrest Lincoln Area Soaring Society Lincoln Nebraska Thought Month easiest payment plan long run 100% cash order can you cant dont News Kansas February 19 1994 National Guard Armory 6 am just three hours WRCC will have its annual auction already club members picking up left off late night before Final checks PA system last-minute details abound bunch will ready time 9 am ready go buyers sellers position go After fourteen hours intense auctioning buying selling its over another year What day did Well everybody tired however $45000 changed hands auction literally hundreds folks attendance tens thousands RC-related items Aircraft size shape color RC boats cars engines radios tools list goes wasnt auction dont need because hasnt invented yet Its safe say good time all. thank success event First foremost thanks go modelers came such places Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ponca City Tulsa Enid Missouri Kansas City Lees Summitt Grandview some Garden City Dodge City Salina Newton Wichita metro area well gentlemen Washington State Im sure left Out lot towns maybe stateI apologize WRCC very lucky have two excellent auctioneers just happen Wichita area hobby shop owners Mr Jim Finley Mr Bret Chilcott Both guys kept rolling worked relays lot club members working thing name would require another whole article special thank churches organizations people donated tables auction year change venue 4H building armory true style Mr T Dobson organized thing T pulled off WRCC kick-off event year no means thing club does year promises event packed come out enjoy RC hobbies Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club Model Aviation fliers waiting turns Tom Hefley Lincoln Nebraska Some contestants spectators Tables tables models auctioned Buyers looking over numerous models Auctioneer Jim Finley WRCC president Ken Chandwick Bret Chileottauctioneer action Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohialses Street Aiea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenus 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 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 918 382-1962 Eloy Mares 2828 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 AMAs annual membership renewal period drawing close club re-chartering process underway annual expiration date March 31 club charters February March designated renewal period AIVIA club charters February Club Chartering Kit 1994 sent AMA chartered club renewal packets sent address Club Contact Individual specified 1993 charter renewal notice also sent additional club officer preclude possibility Club Contact individual no longer associated club Club Chartering Kit received Despite efforts several renewals fall through cracks year clubs unknowingly continue operations charter states insurance coverage question Most often change officers sometime after renewal period unfortunately changes reported AMA Since clubs use officers home address point contact renewal notices other official mallings continue sent previous officers address solution have suggested several clubs obtain separate post office box use clubs official mailing address though will still necessary report changes officers mailing address point contact club will remain same will also provide club permanent point contact club membership renewals membership inquiries communication community Another solution hold club elections during January/February time frame will provide opportunity report new officer information time charter renewal submitted will insure address changes updated change officers occurs will also assure candidates office have renewed AMA membership new year Club Chartering Kit form designating clubs Newsletter Editor used identify clubs recipient Notional Newsletter Unfortunately form frequently retumed renewal packet such Vein Poehis launches Sam Footes A6MZero battle Sun Valley Flyers Chuck Collier grandson Shawn pose First Annual RC Combat event little Chief P-47 First March 5-6 Gunsmoke Scale Qualifier Mesa AZ newsletter information avallable update records National Newsletter malhings National Newsletter provides construction articles hints sometimes illustrations help answer building questions information articles latest news AMA Headquarters explanations actions taken Executive Council cartoons humorous anecdotes information modeling activities throughout country newsletter editor receiving National Newsletter records headquarters may need updated individual AMA member extremely important strength health welfare national organization However through presence vitality local chartered clubs model aviation comes life local level aggregation modelers share love passion hobby brings together group effort towards obtaining maintaining flying sites culmination sport results strong camaraderie facilitates sharing ideas information maybe tall tale two importance local club very eloquently expressed article appeared March issue Sierra Signals High Sierra RC Club Carson City Nevada great newsletter way published Betty Bob Brogan article entitled Conversation between Joe Sam given short amount space remaining months column following condensed Readers Digest version Joe Well Sam another year has passed its time once again pay dues Sam Im going pay dues club doesnt anything dont need club want fly want often can Joe You need good flying field Sam This good field since Carson City Park can use belonging club Joe You know Sam HSRCC club found site negotiated lease BLM cleaned out sagebrush leveled compacted runway put up fence built club house tables eventually convinced city take over make spark pave runway other words wasnt club nice field wouldnt exist Sam So what Thats history What club doing ME now After its park pay taxes support park Joe Did see letter Appeal few weeks back John Q Citizen complaining about city spending money grown men can fly toy alrplanes club gets money improvements after demonstrating interests through hard sweat field careful personal presentations before Board Supervisors Havent ever presentations Sam Sam Nah dont have time politics Joe If no club runway wont get sealed year itll start deteriorate Weeds going grow Spring Whos going get rid barrier needs repair about safety No clubno rules Without club facility will rapidly fall apart Youll miss out really nice Christmas party friends wisdom have pass need club club needs Come Sam pay dues Its small price pay relative investment youve put sport pleasure get out Guys couldnt have said better myself Until next time.keepem safe keepem fiyn 1994 129 Lewie Kear L brother Brock Blackies Gang prepare 5-25 SWRA National Championship Race SWRA Pylon cage improvements fortified barriers Lexan shielding hard hats judges New cage guidelines NMPRAs 1994 Race Procedures guide L mm 11 Jie] t m Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 41095 Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 184 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Last month talked about Syd Russell SRAC Turns out Syd honored SRAC Christmas Banquet award two decades service SRAC modeling community Along ten years editor Syd has taught neophyte pilots R/C Thing SRAC President Jeff Jensen presented Sid plaque special gift given very appreciative students special gift expertly crafted Yl2th scale Spitfire beautifully built several students Skywriter Seattle Skyraiders NL Editor Steve Scott wrote Skyraiders Roundup great success Very Special guest Bob Palmer designer Go-Devil Chief Warrior Tom-Tom Thunderbird Papoose Squaw Smoothie other wonderful ships kitted Henry Engineering VECO Bob spent hours old new friends attended contest guest speaker Saturday Night Banquet also got watch reigning World Champion Paul Walker flew Joe Dills T Bird Bob loved Said beautiful air Paul flew just perfectly lot Contests Fun Flys coming line including famous P1st 1 Water Fun Fly June 4 & 5 Sutherlin OR Take Sutherlin exit 1-5 go east About mile out town will sign indicating right turn leads Plat 1 reservoir Buddy Schwesinger Umpqua Valley gang will waiting best friendliest get-togethers existence couple weeks later 17-19 June will time Scalemasters Farragut scenic wonders world Farragut State Park hosts oldest Scalemasters qualifier AVP VERY large person Bmce Nelson reminded hes sent pictures last hadnt seen print yet Anyway first shot Frank Pring Edmonton Alberta starts Stukas engine preparation team-scale flight builder wasnt identified holds dear life Salem R/C Pilots Assn Correspondent Kathy Duncan provided pictures lots information Its time share Last summer SPAN held 2nd Annual Melons Follies CDd Pete Melin Melon Melin? started 10 am Clyde Burks doing registration Gene Fisher usual doing cooking assisted Marie Melin Tiffany Duncan Hope Kelley Bob Suing helped Clyde registration did usual fine job keeping crowd informed about proceedings Picture shows Clyde left Bob observe something appears unbelievable Picture two hard working kitchen crew Tiffany Duncan Marie Melin Hope Kelley David Ames holds 3rd place winner can get feeling tbe open area behind David part flight area either Dale Sunderman Alan Lasneski worked hard put event Pete Melin did number people Mary Myatt made delicious cookies number people did flight demonstration during noon break very good very successful event Another event Salem area picnic held clubs Salem Keizer Dallas Kathy wrote very impressed Linda Morris Stevens Akro e plane talking realized just much enjoys hobby seems real love husband stood proud her accomplishments flying thought great Kathy agree its simply great Heres Linda Morris getting ready fly Acro Thanks Kathy appreciate efforts closing want tell about loss fine modeler real gentleman Myrl Ingram first Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society members met instant bond instant friendship seemed like wed known other years didnt see other often wed meet different events catch up what us doing look forward getting together next time Over last couple years Myrl polled back modeling last year died know several people like deeply saddened passing miss him *130 Model Aviation WACO lexaco livery earned Claude Tanner top static points Sort typical cloudy day doesnt show color Nogi Tines first place winning plane AVI- titt ttorstman gets Prank going Ctara