A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. Three other columnists three other magazines have said exactly same thing years past Mr Haught certainly alone observation comes down wise old philosophy Take time stop smell roses want get out life Now modeler should told go ahead indulge aspect hobby happens turn him long does interfere another modelers predilections demand time money another modeler often case Going back over past 26 years have sort sociological observer RIC scene too often have seen some sport flier having wonderful ball doing thing suddenly quit altogether after succumbing pressure others get Pattern competition simply isnt true whats good goose good gander lot people come aeromodeling escape rat race driven bring rat race along wherever go would behoove hobby wish grow BILL EFFINGER SAYS have just added Hawker Super ury classc list think cleanest brplonesotallti,res Plans PoSes Sets slake Quid sq easier lower cost Plan kits GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 170 2616 sq n 44019 span etigtn vong area 6 cv PC ID engirres 1 0C3$503495 MONOCOUPE 90A 126 sstng spay errgth 2144 sq 87 wing area 5OlD engines RC3O-4$2995 l/SSCALEPC5$t01995 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/8 rolng spao sq aing area 201030 CID engkres ch PC s 18 overall length RC3S-3$2995 /5 SCALE RC5S-3S1995 PIPER CUB J3 1 9 cling S900 ength sq 71 amp area 4ev PC 30CC engines RC3S-2$2995 FAIRCHILD 24 145 COng span PC 35CC engine s Ic/a PC al & n Lne Versans PC3S-6$3490 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALEATROS OvA 89 yAng span sq cdng area CO $023 CID eognes 4cn PC os $CQO-1702d 96 SE-SA 80 1/2 cling span sq vring area 781a22 engines 8CQO-7$2496 SPAD CXIII 79 114 yAng span sq cling area 1 3103 1 engnes RCQS-8 2795 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE93 cling span sq cAng area 6670 96 CiD 72 cling span sq cling area ngInes bs v/a PC PC piece 1022 engines PCQ$-652495 -cling veaue lanCing gear SOPWITH CAMELPC5S-9$2495 84 cling span sq cling aea- 11 lOs cl/a PC PC$-l 1$2496lid SCALE FOKKER D-VIIAERONCA C-3 88 clingspan -222osqinclinda lngspan 40 1025 CID engnes CO PC PC6O-7$7495 PCQS-5$2496CD engines bs 0/0 PC NIEUPORT28C SSNA0 501/2 cling span sq cli 7Sto23ClDengines 4cR P IOsPCO$-18 POjKER D-VIII 83/4 og span 1382 sq nclA RCH D 24 781023 COengines 4ch PC cl/C PC $COIS-18 I/S SCALE LAKE RENBGADE AMPHIBIAN Plans shocl Fury r export cenions 12 CiD engines PC lingspan P asle PCO$-P$2495 Prices 107 complete plans sub assembly &detailed pads isIs PLEASE ADD $400 shIpping ImallIng label New Plan Sets brochure $100 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 235 Southwirtd Circle Rogwell GA 30076 HAWKER SUPER-FURY 1930S British Fighter 158 Model Aviation 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Service I get letters increasing frequency asking assistance relating noise complaints times entirely questions sound levels relate construction complaints animal disturbance other such can readily answered complete understanding complaint best answered locally pieces information hand Headquarters may help matter Answering letters easy task An attempt made answer best available ability submitted matter person two fingers shortage hours day create some time lag Critical problems considered first procedure will help tremendously often resolve questions letter response submit detailed description site operation flying activities Let go over once requirementsYou should provide layout field including overflight area out least 1000 feet outside areas layout drawing map photograph should show distances have scale reasonable determining distances flight line pilot positions flight envelope Make certain flight envelope defined accurate base upon what someone thinks distance viewed pilot position eye very accurate judging distance after fifty feet need estimate potential complaints violation will need analyze values distances involved should also define method used measure sound levels levels permitted flying site should also list special rules force site such things hours operation particular day week restrictions number aircraft permitted flight given time particular areas around field boundary flying may permitted Given bits information will have reasonable chance offering fairly good answers own particular situation site different except fact dB levels the same units over country using meter preferably calibrated occasion make certain meter set read scale Slow response important point needs said often must begin process meeting challenges before get hands local authorities Once police courts start action against operation already deep difficulties Please take note conditions changing around everyone has same love New Muffler New mufflers least US market manufactured Bisson Custom Mufflers RR #1 Taits Island Parry Sound Ontario P2A 2W7 Bisson makes mufflers several de- signs large number engines company has known Canadian modeling community quite some years very well known US first saw some work few years ago doing some work quieting ducted fans Since product line has greatly expanded have opportunity use mufflers cannot tell experience effective have seen samples line can say have sufficient volume offer expectation quiet operation mufflers constructed aluminum bar stock tubing parts welded some cases required adapter plates provided match particular engines specimens seen Toledo MARC Show appeared well made units told muffler made SuperTigre 3000 example did have baffling volume about twenty times displacement should quite good Photo number example Bisson Pitts Style mufflers larger engines Photo number two shows conventional baffled muffler Continued page 145 September 1994 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr aviation full-scale miniature enjoyed us Academy fle tollowing attenoance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Peter Waters Northville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Rich Hansen Scottsdale AZ VP-XI Ed McCullough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers AMA Executive Director Robert Underwood Present Academys staff Joyce Hager Geoffrey Styles Jane Ames Jay Mealy Rick Craig Curtiss May Dave Norris Jim Haught Judy Hollandsworth Carl Maroney Others attendance Felix Gora attorney Joe Gelwicks attomey Dave McDonald National CL Racing Assoc regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 810 am President chaired meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT President Don Lowe reviewed Ad Hoc Pylon Committee meeting occurred December 51993 Indianapolis reported club frequency dispute District XI resolved Ed McCullough XI objected manner matter handled since district prior procedures handling such problems established Bob Underwood ED suggested Council meeting recorded accurate minutes could produced MOVED R Miller IX seconded Gene Hempel VIII have single recording made no copies made entrusted Executive Director destroyed after minutes approved motion passed 2 against IV 11 VI II VII NAA IX V VIII III XI X EVP II MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MOVED Bob Brown III seconded Joe Beshar II minutes October 30-31 1993 Council Meeting accepted after following change made page 12 indicate Travis McGinnis District IX Motion carried consensus III EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP Dave Brown met investment firm Legg Mason concerning investments Legg Mason suggested investment policy established HQ would have set guidelines follow D Brown has sample document hopes present guidelines Executive Council next meeting Reston property has leased net proceeds will relatively small first year following years increase steps lease has option buy suggested some proceeds earmarked further development Muncie flying site possibility hosting Nationals future D Brown EVP Jane Ames Finance Dir met local auditor hopes audit will completed much sooner past Dave indicated less pleased Crestars investment management account indicated need move liquid accounts local bank will produce definite proposal later date oul 1994 Joe liestiar II asked new accounting computer system will place D Brown EVP asked Curt May respond Curt indicated working toward end Accounting has pick system first Accounting system could functional about 60 90 days will take approximately year tie other departments Model Aviation Membership Competition etc Jane Ames indicated new system will still some delay until departments tied present plan eliminate Prime July 1 1995 projected date completion new system approximately year target date July 95 D Brown EVP asked some guidance concerning missing batches checks reported about 40% have replaced members Whether should expand investigation discussed determined further investigation would produce new information enabling us resolve issue consensus determined put issue behind us get business Brown EVP suggested proceed implement batch tracking process either manually through computer system help prevent type problem Some discussion occurred regarding using OCR scanning checks future date reported condo Reston sold settlement taken place IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Executive Director B Underwood reported JoAnne Spampanito leaving returning VA will missed Rules books due shortly currently have approximately 10000 requests process Bob informed Council office closed two days due inclement weather Some discussion occurred regarding recent letter John Worth mailed Dave Brown Executive Council concerned friends reported Membership count down due 2nd renewal notices going out later usual office being closed two days Bob commented nice job Mike Fulmer Ira Keeler did refurbishing engine collection museum indicated Bill Hershberger planning trip help identify radio systems display museum Hobby Shop structure place appears everything target June opening B Underwood reported radio control clubs operating less 3 mile separation requesting letter club indicating have no operational problems separation D Lowe stated response D Browns B Underwoods reports just because Budget approved previous meeting still need cautious spending money B Underwood indicated date no large purchases made D Lowe expressed concern about membership applications check security better means protection devised C May reported have eliminated Unix turned everything over Network has information EC members may access prime home J Hollandsworth reported some changes will occur production side magazine computers new direction will save time less expensive PADCOM Chairman B Brown reported met Vicki Veach concerning Balloon Fest nothing further developed since last report feels project will happen Vicki planned much smaller scale D Lowe asked further possibility donating money site Vicki meeting board following Monday Establishing policy charging fees utilizing field Bob Brown requested information Gregg Chartrand possible rental cost using certain items B Brown suggested charge site items clubs would need B Underwood expressed concern site being overused perhaps some fee needs charged organized sanctioned events addition policy needs developed concerning use Muncie site what expected HQ personnel B Brown indicated Council needs focus what site used D Lowe stated what need statement purpose Padcom committee given task suggest system prioritize events proposal should ready next Council meeting keeping mind site should used promotion model aviation D Brown expressed concern about contests run National site since handled properly would reflect AIvIA HQ also feels site cannot used regularly scheduled events letter needs sent individuals have already scheduled events site 1994 concerning new fee structure fact does necessarily give exclusive use site future B Underwood has authority write letter discussion occurred regarding proposed fee structure use Muncie site agreed fee structure submitted attachment charging rental equipment workable D Brown suggested Special Interest Groups could reserve site 50% normal cost Ed MeCollough expressed concern over charge site MOVED Russ Miller seconded Howard Crispin establish fee system use site recommended Padcom Committee SIG groups receive reduced rate 50% time year basis Motion passed 10 IX III IV NAA EVP VII X VIIIII 3 against V XI VI B FREQUENCY B Underwood spoke Ray Kowalski found no further action taken concerning NPRIVI-92-235 new chairman FCC occupied cable concerns information highway concerns little no dialogue 92-235 C SAFETY Gene Hempel reported Pylon Ad Hoc Committee meeting December 5th Copies minutes have mailed Executive Council members recommendations following Ad Hoc recommendations 1 Verbiage two pylon race course included Membership Manual 2 non-rule book events need submit copy complete set rules including safety considerations G Hempel reported Lee Webster prepared implement study type 142 Model Aviation MMIITEE REtUR1S cages currently being used pylon events Joe Geiwick requested review Lees proposal before would put effect MOVED G Hempel seconded B Brown go ahead authorize Lee Webster cage study $5500 motion passed 12 II NAA X VII IX VI IV EVP III V VIII 1 abstained XI D Lowe directed B Underwood sure Lee understands study referred legal council H Crispin also suggested Lee contact other people have developed other cages Rick Moreland contest board member suggested D Lowe stated requested new information turbine safety G Hempel reported contacted individual see AMA interested funding R & D study Don stated already doing R & D study recently attended meeting Orlando concerning issue asked JPO special interest group spearhead study turbine safety Don expressed concern about use propane should proceed cautiously G Hempel reported purchased foot new alloy being made DuPont donated person currently doing testing Gene indicated would donate items individual would give us copy study D Lowe felt seed money would get us some information up Hempels discretion use Safety Committee funds D EMPLOYEE MANUAL R Miller requested input directed either Gene Hempel Bob Underwood himself meeting will held shortly new draft presented next Council meeting E EXECUTIVE SEARCH Lance Zellers presented copy ad Executive Director position indicated what magazines ad would placed along National Newsletter Model Aviation practical copy draft position description distributed input should relayed him Lance indicated ASAE will supply list possible candidates 4 6 individuals March 15th Interviews will held Muncie March 26th ASAE will provide us candidates resumes along overview what find out interviews candidates ASAE will also conduct preliminary investigations along credit check will also provide us sample questions relative associated management scoring sheet rate interviews Any input concerning what ASAE doing should directed Lance February 4th Lance also gave overview concerning salaries associations committee conducting interviews established Lance Zeller chairman Ed MeCollough Bob Underwood Travis McGinnis Don Lowe ASAE suggested AMA prepare package go out final list candidates containing details about AMA Candidates will prepare 15 minute presentation subject provided advance Lunch Break 1200 noon Meeting resumed 100 pm F FUND RAISING Geoff Styles expressed concern council regarding AMAs fund raising effort indicating fund raising something done overnight project done right would better off doing asked Council guidance Geoff advised council need professional fund raiser would best used contact between Executive Council fund raiser Don Lowe reinforced concept advised have $50000 work G Styles reported fund raising Video tape has rough script will meet people next trip Muncie D Lowe indicated goals include completing HQ office building National flying site Joe Beshar Ed McCullough suggested contacting other sources such McDonalds Dominos support G VP EXPENSES D Brown did considerable research concerning policy VP expenses found addressed item very thoroughly Appendix Nov 91 Executive Council meeting covered item needs redistributed Council can review policy see problems need addressed next meeting H INSURANCE C Maroney stated Phoenix accident investigation progressing meeting January 27th held people involved incident L Webster will attend conduct inspection model meeting video taped sure Royal Ins will have attorneys act behalf No suit has filed time SFA suit has moved Federal Court Preliminary work has started venue Smith has provided background case should come trial latter part year Foreign member coverage renewed current rate A&D up renewal January 1 selected take C & offer 75 cent per member increasing overall cost $15000 Crime coverage has renewed D & 0 coverage renewal will occur February 1 will renewed current rate Current Member liability coverage expires March 31 C Maroney does anticipate increase Excess coverage up renewal March 31 anticipate no premium increase time Fiduciary liability coverage up renewal March 31 Aetna suggested looking Museum supplemental coverage Flood policy Reston property has terminated I FINANCE E MeCollough stated everyone should have copy budget suggested person review J SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS E McCullough stressed concern over possibility certain SIG requiring AMA membership H Crispin will contact SIG clarify issue VI OLD BUSINESS A COUNCIL FUNCTION E McCullough indicated need change way Council functions stated Council getting too involved day day operations should concentrating policy Item tabled until next meeting Don Lowe commented new agenda items coming HQ instead Council agreed Ed need reexamine type things Council gets involved need better definition responsibility HQ verses Council B ROBERTS RULES Tabled until next meeting C CONFLICT OF INTEREST H Crispin presented proposal conflict interest feels Academy should adopt some type policy concerning item B Underwood questioned intent proposal would effect employees ie Model Aviation seeking employment being employed another model magazine referred attorneys review Tabled next meeting Third item regarding conflict interest addressed whether Executive Council members should allowed members Contest Board current bylaws Article XII section 2 state no ED member may chair board H Crispin feels conflict interest since some cases individual could have two votes member CB other member Executive Council D Brown commented time would happen would voting General rules MOVED H Crispin seconded Peter Waters no member Executive Council should serve contest board Bob Underwood reminded Council what voting should addressed possible bylaw change due Article 12 section 2 end item would need changed read shall serve member motion failed 6 VIII VII IX IV NAA 7 against EVP III II VI V XI X D NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Tabled next meeting Don Lowe requested Council members review item can vote next meeting includes three different issues meeting decided address issue concerning EC members nominating another EC member office president executive vice president MOVED H Crispin seconded G Hempel change Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics relating Article IX Standing Committees Nominating Committee page 10 after item e next item beginning No personshould numbered sequence 54 Another statement should included item follows No member Executive Council may nominate another member Executive Council office President Executive Vice President last statement section should renumbered 55 avoid confusion Discussion followed questioning reasoning behind motion Conflicting opinions ranged indication motion inappropriate consideration feelings felt members concerning nominating procedures Motion failed 4 II VII VIII IV 8 against IX V 1111 EVP X XI VI 1 abstained NAA E REMOVAL OF OFFICERS H Crispin stated question has come up number times regarding procedures present Bylaws state officer may removed cause no specific causes listed need develop list causes procedures impeachment dismissal officer D Brown stated currently procedures listed Bylaws address expulsion individual membership removal leader members status H Crispin stated bylaws discuss impeachment again no procedure Howard requested submit something writing provide Council review D Lowe asked J Beshars name placed Bylaws Committee already listed VII NEW BUSINESS 4-A SANCTIONS B Underwood stated two 4 meets have submitted approval NSRCA Aerobatics United States Free Continued page 145 September 1994 143 Jerry Roujilard new Executive Director recently attended symposium chief elected officials staff executives put American Society Association Executives ASAE prime intent symposium focus relationship leadership associations define can best work together conference also helpful defining role associations like relating memberships needs lifes biggest problems tendency have focus mechanisms means rather benefits results desired achieve desired goals Obviously whats important members satisfaction felt needs approaches adopted satisfy needs sometimes take life own sometimes detriment needs satisfaction time time AMA Council lays aside press usual business holds planning session taking hard look future needs July meeting will purpose two days set aside such purpose followed usual one-day meeting deal current issues planning session will held 28-29 July Indianapolis Councils important concem responsive needs membership Ascertaining felt needs membership isnt easy since communication members difficult try through system District officers plus magazine computer net telephone etc survey recently conducted via magazine such mechanism results still being tabulated havent responded yet please spend little time completing survey tendency part membership ignore situation no felt need results hearing disgruntled members skews view situation Costa Rica Clara recently joumeyed once again beautiful country Costa Rica attended aeromodeling Fly-In show Julio Pastora heads up promotion help Costarican modelers Costarican national airlines LACSA others sponsor event always lots fun relationships made encourages friendly interaction between ourselves Central American Caribbean neighbors Modelers modelers over world us enjoys sharing hobby-sport other fliers News Ron Echandis death private plane crash mountains Costa Rica since retum has saddened hearts real shock since just visited Ron Miriam sympathy goes Out Miriam Rons family friends time grief will always remember Ron perfect gentleman really loved hobby full-scale flying lives have enriched association over years Ron Miriam friends Costa Rica surrounding countries Rons passing reminds us life very unpredictable should Some 360 modeler entries 600 models seen Joe Nail annual fly-in Eloy Marez Col Bob Thacker having Greenville SC fun Costa Rica seize day new opportunity life has offer D-Day June 1945 young man Lieutenant Air Force Pilot chomping bit see action war Europe Little did know horrors war have reminded observance liberation Europe grip tyranny As yoong man could see glamour experience fervor patriotism thank God patriots gave lives rest us could enjoy fruits sacrifice No never saw combat did spend lifetime helping create weapon systems would make country strong Im proud fact man stupid must constantly prepare conflicts inevitably come am happy however spite conflict human behavior still sparks humanity decency desire things Just look creature comforts Joe Nail fly-in Simply super show hosted Pat Hartness friends uplifting yesfun Maybe activities such aeromodeling will help us retain sense humanity own case aeromodeling provided career aviation provided meaning life maybe helped just little bit retain freedom cherish heartfelt thanks sacrificed lives battle rest us world might enjoy freedom retain right choose what 4144 Model Aviation rto Romerez Pan Am Hobbies tells pilots its going done Charlie Hampton does thing Costa Rica Claude McCullough very rare Gwenn Aircarseen Top Gun Palm Beach Flew great Charlie Hampton center piggyback gliderworked great John Brodbeck right U 7ii11l WIiUA u [v32]U 1] U Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 will have quick column month yours truly enroute Ireland Scotland three weeks Seeing airplane leaves few hours Id better get going column Ireland will get R/C Pattern meet near Shannon Triple Crown Championships Scotland contest have attended twice past interesting affair essentially British Isles championships R/C Pattern England Ireland Scotland sometimes Wales sending teams three competitors championships originally involved just first three countries hence name Wales has allowed compete recently contest hosted three countries round robin basis year being held Edinburgh Scotland still get kick Out fact last time attended Welsh team manager named Grabowski swore Welshman Come think looked Welsh Irish team manager dark complexion rather large nose looked Irish great time usually really wish able type thing continent distances involved would make very difficult organize could perhaps try teams different states perhaps different AMA Districts hut wouldnt quite same Flags Anthems everything else part International Competition seem having more difficult time finding friends willing hang out lately seems have something two tornados runaway airplane earthquake flood have reported earlier Now latest Brown saga seems house struck lightening As past lucky us hurt airplane incidents actually IN house instant struck driving down driveway house fortunately didnt catch fire bolt lightening zapped quite string electrical devices blew some plaster off wall exited learned lightening does some pretty weird things seems very random what destroys Hey guys its got stop soon Im sure its safe stand next Guys s. Anyone lightening strike did thing gave much greater respect dangers flying fullscale OR models vicinity thunderstorms know sometimes take somewhat callous attitude regarding thunder flying models can assure raining buckets house struck thunder seemed off distance visible lightening strike saw day hit house BE CAREFUL rewards worth risk will miss Homecoming Grand Opening museum result trip strongly advise get over see museum ever have opportunity got chance take another peek past week about 9 days before opening looks great could have spent couple hours hobby shop exhibit alone ogling goodies remember forgotten past went up look over AMAs finances last week am happy report better off feared would seems membership numbers off about 5% results about 5300k drop income have experienced like drop expense about financial sense Last year borrow about 5700k fall year cover cash flow problem year think will able get about half amount although depends great number variables including timing some insurance suits settled its horrible year financial sense great either Ill sure glad get new accounting system line wild guess wont have quite wild Till next Month * Flight contest Lost Hills MOVED by G Hempel seconded R Miller accept Lost Hill free flight meet NSRCA Aerobatics 4-A sanctions Motion passed 11 XI II VII X EVP III V VIII IV IX B COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD Curt May handed out preliminary information AMA instituted bulletin board including items such charges services offered projected income could expected Council asked comment items should included bulletin board Curt recommended $20 member responsible phone call enough people took advantage new program could increase fee install 800 line B Underwood SoundlCrispin Continued page 141 smaller glow engines particular being offered Moki 61 engine also example muffler utilizing adapter plate mounting No straps required installation look forward opportunity test some Gas Turhines progress being made toward acceptable gas turbine engines wishing go route Engines operating kerosene reality Several should market near future though safer easier operate engines will common modelers anytime immediate future Cost will continue quite high runway suggested Council take close look list suggested items included bulletin board Beshar wanted know what type time would take person handle project Curt projected person approximately hour per day Don Lowe suggested additional input items included Bulletin Board directed Curt C DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Curt May Computer distributed copies demographic survey proposed placed Model Aviation After discussion contents survey purpose Curt instructed proceed demographic survey D MODEL AVIATION TEXT DEADLINE J Beshar II brought attention Council some Executive Council members adhering text deadline columns requesting authorization column does arrive time would requirements aircraft also place some restrictions upon use average member Units have demonstrated reports such believe time coming will seeing jet fly-in events around country Listening video would seem say predominant sound roar exhaust objectionable impeller frequency dependent number blades harmonics other factors extremely high likely beyond normal range hearing people full spectrum analysis should interesting Watch soon Photo number three depicts gas turbine engine display Jet Pilots Association booth MARC Show engine school project University Maryland uded issue Model Aviarion MOVED J Beshar II Rob Korek Publication Manager Model Aviation direct staff publish Council members column Model Aviations possession 10th month Ed McCullough XI stated motion has already addressed some years ago discussion ensued dealing deadlines various portions whether officer columns needed edited Council reminded January 8 working days existed between deadline magazine shipping date printer R Hanson suggested Rob Kurek look calendar 10th falls Saturday Sunday revise date reflect whether would due Friday Monday D Lowe stated council R Kurek will refuse Council Members column received deadline date Continued page 149 September 1994 145 EC meeting minutes Continued page 143 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 About Strategic Planning As also mentions column President Don Lowe recently attended symposium designed help Chief Staff Executives Chief Volunteer Leaders develop productive working relationships symposium intense two-day experience provided reams useful information about team-building fascinating assessment vital role strategic planning plays todays successful not-forprofit associations team-building what come strategic planning revelations unexpected benefit Glenn Tecker gentleman conducted symposium Glenn highly regarded consultant author hottest books not-for-profit management field has taught symposium past six years few people seems capable single-handedly keeping room full people edge seats attentive two full days Glenn ardent proponent concept describes outcome-focused knowledgebased strategic planning concept relies ongoing process member needsassessment continuous improvement membership products services draws careful distinctions between concept strategic planning familiar process long-range planning view long-range planning simply projection present world future Strategic planning requires detailed analysis future needs far critical evaluation need continue current programs products services After two days Glenn apparent AMA good news bad news scenario bad news need some high-quality strategic planning good news have already started its last meeting Executive Council agreed devote two full days next meeting strategic planning process end July before regular business meeting EC will meet Indianapolis consider association going should plan get before Glenn Tecker told us needed establish clear vision future objectives come conclusion have taken definitive steps renew strategic planning process too early start patting ourselves back however challenge will quality continuity strategic planning effort thing strategic planning complicated used Twenty years ago organization could conduct nominal level research put together strategic plan might serve needs five ten years As recently ten years ago could still talk about five-year strategic plan made sense business environment still largely based traditional administrative technology print-mediated communication Today not-for-profit world brave new world characterized technical complexity explosive rate change old paradigms have shifted new ones demanding demand compressed planning schedules programs must brought on-line overnight technical competencies require sophisticated staff capabilities Members once may have content wait weeks membership materials arrive now fax applications credit card number expect processing within days hours Core programs have mainstays years become obsolete overnight increasingly important Also important need base planning good information collaborative skills team will use information create strategic vision AMA what hope accomplish strategy session Indianapolis preparation July meeting AMA has taken two big steps ensure process truly effective planning effort facilitate team-building aspects meeting have obtained services consulting firm Leading Attitudes Laurel MD Leading Attitudes provide clients professional systematic basis building maintaining group consensus essential ingredient strategic process other essential component knowledge based planning good information Fortunately results recent membership survey will available time meeting should adequate initial session continue growing organization AMA needs develop strategic vision values past takes hard look future visioning part requires soul-searching appraisal what overall mission should Part hard look future requires scan horizon new opportunities Another part requires dispassionately review current programs realistically assess capacity serve future needs need come up specific objectives will serve targets get us decide want go instead simply end up accident happenstance Exciting stuff planning process limited just few us Within next few months will invited comment participate strategic planning process course already participating Anyone filled Out sent survey form May issue will influencing ECs deliberations July Now programs changing planning horizons shorter need for Keep touch inuous flexible strategic planning 146 Model Aviation y Roulilard Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billenca MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street owing photos sent Harry Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46Newman AVP New Hampshire MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Streetshow took place February 25-26 1994 Houlton ME 04730-2312however location named Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drivesponsored New England Sport Scale Hooksett NH 03106-1077Association Berwick ME 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 02648-1 866 Well Shriners show held Wilmington MA Maine Model Club Association Expo both history now felt both shows very good productions result considerable hard work people HOWEVER people just did attend Friday Shriner s show looked quite promising Saturday Sunday very disappointing just attendance Maine Expo appeared someone down street paying people stay away So what gives realize other things shows happen once year would seem people could take some time support operations very good chance shows will take place next year promoters cannot afford lose money should workers take time effort very little return point appears Mall shows seem doing quite well requires work put displays public mall anyway have expend extra effort view displays Pictures two mall shows will presented column plan have pictures Shriners show Maine Expo next column Berkshire Mall Show material sent Larry Bussiere secretary Tunnel City Flyers show Berkshire Mall March 26-27 1994 four Clubs participated Tunnel City RIC Flyers Southern Berkshire R/C Flyers Lee MA Berkshire Flying Club Pittsfield MA Strawberry Acres RIC Flying Club Eaglebridge NY 72 aircraft display Club members gave building demonstrations Learn Fly list developed people signed up contacted weather permitted weekend learning fly sessions management Berkshire Mall have indicated asked event year September 1994 147 jverdII puiui urn es Berkshire Mall Show iiu Southern Berkshire wC Flyers award First Place ARF aircraft display Another shot aircraft display can see show ,nnQidrahla eia uispays ai aii snow uy England Sport Scale Association Note B-26 backaround Mike Isabelle ueorge vvIIKIflsUn 01 DC[PIIIIC Club hi Rmt nf hnw award Bill Schope part engine collection 4Larry Bussiere Tunnel City RIC Club First Place award Stand off Scale Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0891 Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Son 2135 APO AE 09t23 [zip nodes Europe APO & FF01 Wes De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920-1 308 [zip codes 070-076 078 078[ Vincejuliano t0Shanronlr Road Rocky Point NY 11770 [zip codes 117-119] Walt Gamy 022 Pranklin Boulenard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes 080 0820831 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3014 [zip codes 080 091100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis t065 Pentield Road Peelield NY 1d526-ldSg [zip nodes 140-147] Bill Psylbress 2 Hemlock Ct Sangerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 1051 08-1 08 124-127] Adam Sattler dl Puny Avenon Lathan, NY 12t 10-2d33 [zip codes 120-1 23 128129 1331 36] Terry Terrenoire tOt Snilhtield Drine Endicolt NY t3760-d32g [zip codes 130-1 32 1371 39 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Loogniew Drive Bayville NJ00721-3t16 [zip codas 177 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Seater 2082 Rabbit Lone Phocnio NY 13125-9557 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR DISTRICT II SHOULDER PATCH FROM AMA IF NOT WHY NOT Saturday May 71994 members Lakeland Aeromodeling Club LAC North Arlington NJ worked group youngsters Glen Ridge Congregalional Churchs youth group Christians Action CIA LAC members Vic[or Bock Jeff Swinaroky Carlos Lobato Simon Villa Art Schroeder Gray Budelman Bill Huebner coordinated event shown photo two CIA members several examples aircraft club members brought show kids member youth group provided AMA rubber powered Cub airplane necessary building materials assistance club members shown photo Bill Huebner helping daughter Amy participants completed kits great deal interest shown models brought Lakeland club members Several youngsters requested copies plans small Action group Amy Huebner Carl Erik Fisher Matt Batastini Natalie Engel Samantha Senkiw Theresa Morris Donald Fitz-Roy Hannah Stinson Meredith Potter David Boyd Chris Wong Emma Jones Stephan Marguet Philippe Marguet Eddie Hams future [he hobby resting hands young people like Lakeland Aeromodeling Club working foster participation youngsters ages success event very positive reception young people present should simulate other clubs reach Out next generation RC enthusiasts occasionally see mall shows school demonstrations reported AMA VP reports after holding members LAC feel strongly value community positive impact participants ability dispel publics impression just bunch overgrown kids noisy toys outweigh commitment time takes put together programs Bill Huebner LA C WAYNE MODELERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION Wayne Modelers hold yearly swap meet auction open modelers other events Wayne Police Athletic League building PAL Wayne NJ past have charged use facility being fully supported PAL show appreciation club decided make cash donation shown photo AVP Wes De Cou FLOAT FLIES ARE POPULAR AT LAKE MANAHAWKIN NJ Sponsored Ocean County Modelers May 23 June 27 Sept 5 Chris Loupos CD July 27 Pine Barren Modelers Art Thoms CD ambitious schedule programmed clubs great activity AVP Woody Woodmon Flash Just before publication Paul ONeill Lacey Towhsip NJ reported found returned model flying condition miraculously survived bitter winters record 55 feet up crotch tree ED AJAMIAN ARRANGES LECTURE BY KEITH FERRIS March 30th Keith Ferris famous aviation artist historian inventor aviator & modeler lectured interesting photographic & verbal manner covered world aviation artistry segment past & present including family heritage father flight instructor Air Corps Randolph & Kelly Field Texas Air & Space Museum Washington DC 85 ft mural drawing Thunderbird Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bears Keith Ferris name drew Al/P Wes De Cou 1992 NATS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE Alan Abiss Forest Hills NY has produced 2 hr video covering 1992 AMA Nationals summary over 7 hours video produced television show 2 hr tape took over 2 years plan & edit professionally produced & should especially useful mall shows open house meetings modelers non-modelers covering events interviews officials & flyers video can purchased Alan Ahiss 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 $29 includes S&H NY residents add 84% sales tax *148 Model Aviation Beshars Lanier Sea Bird Last seen flying Pine Barrens September 5 1993 due excessive flight time battery Ernie Ciongoll looks left flown Hemo Cinquino Pres Wayne Modelers 3rd left making presentation Pres PAL 2nd right 2nd left Al Arndt Wayne Modelers VP far right Sandy Galasio Director PAL & left Jack Bonacolta Wayne member displayed model during presentation happy frontalfourth left Keith Ferris lovely wife Peggy left & right Sandy Ben Allen airline hostess pilot Texas far right Ed Ajamian organizer & far left Fred Feldman famous radio station helicopter pilot Diane Harms art dealer second left Members photo 2 Christians View flight line Lake Manahawkin note activity 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6581 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 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 EC meeting minutes Continued page 145 E TEXT REVIEW B Underwood ED requested HQ staff have authority withhold text submitted officers columns judgement contains safety and/or legal concerns until can reviewed hy appropriate authoritative sources Because short lead time often time have text reviewed placed same issue Bob asked have authority remove such items avoid problems later dateMOVED J Beshar II seconded D Brown EVP Headquarters has authority withhold text judgement contains safety and/or legal related concerns until can reviewed appropriate authoritative sources H Crispin IV requested maybe some guidelines need developed certain issues could avoided D Krafft asked individual involved would contacted informed particular item would pulled G Hempel stated reviewing such items safety/legal first uncommon motion passed 9 VII III EVP VIII 1 against IV 3 abstained NAA X VI F MUSEUM STEERING COMMITTEE D Brown EVP after discussion various individuals feels AMA should have museum steering committee assist guiding what direction museum should taking help acquire artifacts MOVED D Brown seconded L Zellers NAA establish Museum Steering Committee standing committee purpose helping form basic concept museum should developed well assist getting artifacts President shall have authority appoint members committee motion passed unanimously D Lowe given names suggested members committee B Underwood suggested committee named next Council meeting G BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMI1TEE D Brown EVP after talking several organizations dealing generate income found vast majority organizations derived 30 60% income sources other membership dues would make Academy less dependent dues MOVED BY D Brown EVP seconded L Zellers NAA establish Business Opportunity Committee intent developing recommendations board programs will generate income sales various items President will have authority pick members committee Motion passed unanimously Dave Brown named chairman H INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM B Underwood reported have complaints concerning Industry Associate Program specifically area mailings members main complaint centered around Tower Hobbies J Mealy stated concept program good needs reviewed B Underwood suggested Ad Hoc committee formed review mailings AMA has done past toward end making program viable everyone List suggested committee members Eric Meyers Walt Throne J Mealy Russ Miller Frank Garcher Rick Fitzer time being program will put hold honor commitments have currently J Mealy named chairman will set up meeting Toledo Show I TEAM SELECTION B Underwood reviewed current policy pertaining Jury selection team selections noted does agree current Standing Rules H Crispin requested change text Standing Rules present next Council meeting J INTRO PILOT PROGRAM C Maroney reported current Intro Pilot Program allows three intro pilots per club recommends additional intro pilots needed HQ will review approve additional intro pilots original program stated instruction could given brand new person MOVED E MeCollough seconded G Hempel strike must never have AMA member allow HQ approve additional intro pilots individual basis Motion passed unanimously K RULES FOR NON RULE BOOK EVENTS Item referred Legal Council review presented next meeting L TWO PYLON COURSE Tabled until next meeting M PRESSURIZED VESSELS B Underwood reported direct contradiction letter received legal counsel using pressurized vessels mufflers D Lowe asked council verify document being referred applies AMA N BOB CURTIN DONATION D Lowe brought up subject Control Teams trip China AMA s current policy reimbursement world championships travel limited $1000 Concern expressed high cost sending team China L Zeller will check see NAA can assist finding possible source travel Competition Dept instructed review current proposed programs make sure statement AMAs expense coverage inserted concenus agreed allow FAI Committee come up equitable arrangement China trip 0 AWARDS Superior Service Awards approved Doe Scraper Ron Sears Bob Nix Distinguished Service Award Paul Walker J Beshar stated attempted concurrence mail vote Executive Council publish Sr Citizen opinion poll MA regarding dues reported lack response President Executive Vice President volunteered space columns meeting adjourned 745 pm ember 1994 149 iEliighiight modeling activity 0 area sending information District Vice President will also better understand firm comes protecting heritage 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moekaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame award presented Robert Champine Friday evening 3 June 1994 presentation occurred reception prior Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show An earlier column recounted some achievements model aviation full career NASA test pilot earned Robert recognition attendance presentation two other very distinguished Academy members Maynard Hill John Patton John Past President Academy also Chairman Council Past Presidents individuals having challenge making Hall Fame selections Maynard Hill also Past President member Hall Fame Maynard well known aviation circles around world FAI records presently hard work another Photo number left right John Patton Robert Champine Maynard Hill District Vice President distinct privilege making presentation Other friends acquaintances members aeromodel industry present have enough opportunity honor individuals responsible making model aviation what today need hear early members NAA AMA understand created beginningKnowing just involved people such Robert Champine years will give appreciation heritage Youth Activity spent long weekend road couple weeks ago first day spent travel Free Flight contest hosted Brainbusters held Dinwiddy-Petersburg VA Airport annual event end May always well attended year weather Saturday about good would wish event efforts Abram Van Dover crew also well appreciated event can used introduce young people aeromodeling needs promoted greater extent present second day spent WinstonSalem Radio Control Club field taking first Pattern Contest star meet David Clark David thirteen flying very first competition Flying 60-powered Aurora David topped class took first placean outstanding entry Photo number two David father Johnny long time Pattern flier apparently good instructor well Perhaps will incentive others try skills certainly need Davids AMA New Site Photo number three taken dedication new field Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club new field same site completely relocated improve access operation photo taken front new pavilion fine example what happens long concerted effort working public officials Pictured left right Jesse Mitchell District IV VP Wanda Manning Bill Setzler Wanda Department Natural Resources authority controlling land usage instrumental working CBRC attempt meet wishing talk about almost anything year again usual Associate Vice President Bob Babura provided excellent assistance Vice President manning booth Also present assist year wife Caroline talked lot signed up some new members sold few patches Above else met members face face section display area set aside show organizers set up Delta Dart construction youngsters visiting showan excellent operation Photo number four shows area show continues grow yet still needs support some big names industry individuals companies presently involved have consistent approval MARC Show operation friendly yet worthwhile exhibitors newest distant manufacturers Horizon Models Nova Scotia Canada Try 1995 Model Aviation Atlantic Radio Control Show MARC Show always opportunity Academy meet members face face always get see everyone show certainly Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoseewice 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 ROn Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihano 3826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37817 Linde Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36805 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anninton AL 38208 DIck Patton 156 Palm i3rone Bind Panama City Beech FL32d08 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 3223d Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webeter 1080 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Prequency Coordinator Bernie Pietds 6001083 Stdabland Rd intedachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 JL Campbell Tifton Georgia wants remind 3rd Annual EASTERN STATES VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS will held Tifton again year Control Line important event involving District Vs famous CL flyers Lew McFarland Dave Hemstrought Curtis Coiner Bob Baron name few Libby Campbell describes field being near freeway being very big spacious 4 circles mailed picture 4 contestants 1993 bash did identify people snap flyer top right Derek Barry Harlem Georgia get names other 4 Ill run picture again names fly Control Line Stunt need come annual Tifton event Eastern Stunt Championships Skipper Jones Chairman Public Relations South Alabama RC Modelers Orange Beach Foley Alabama very dedicated club member writes Within South Alabama RC Modelers strongly felt Regional flying sites ref Visalia Calif beyond scope AMA members District wish establish such site willing shoulder financial burden let proceed along District lines under own power Foley Alabama club will have its big event Sept 17th FUN-FLY famous Fairhope Polo Field also received nice letter resulting phone call Foley Club President Jim Bissell also invited September whoopy-do Im going course club lucky have dedicated members like Skipper Jones Jim Bissell looking after Jim said originally St Louis recall Im wrong about Jim originating St Louis MO corrects Ill report back Ronnie Retherford Enterprise Ala writes ve voted favor continuing District Reports MODEL AVIATION am member Wiregrass RC Club Enterprise am 3rd year flying Bill Woodward Titusville Florida writes have associated club 15 years am now President club located near Kennedy Space Center near Orlando Titusville has AMA Contest Director AMA Leader Member same person Question AMA view process wherein 3 open AMA members sign Leader Member form thus effect endorse other same questions establishing Contest Directors within club Bill good question timely AMA very comfortable open members endorsing other Leader Member status CD status first primary criteria either status THE PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR THE CONTEST DIRECTORSHIP OR LEADER MEMBERSHIP HAS DESIRE WITHIN HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO WANT TO BE SUCH starts can lead horse water cant make drink can insist Club members become Leader CD unless have desire want have nothing doesnt hurt thing point out such need within modeling community encourage various members get involved desire help got member WANTS CD LEADER MEMBER encourage way possible question good Im glad asked Ill help way can Tom Helper good friend North Alabama writes MACH club Model Airplane Club Huntsville has lost its flying field Courtland know Pensacola people including Bob Junk have offered let us use Pensacola site 8-A annual Heart Dixie Winter Coupe contests Boy free fighter great what? Yes Tom will have something else going down too Tom McLaughlan s spirit ghost will field watching you better right always kept straight can look over field now see form watching Id scared anything out line James Kenna Brandon Florida writes fail see logic increasing dues build District X California flying site sakes lets dump thing right now JW Bennett Sparta Tennessee writes regarding Visalia California flying site purchase AMA membership votes approves will gladly support otherwise no support no purchase no way other sites Bill Kane South West Florida Aeromodelers writes picture ex Navy pilot Bill Finn showing 14 15 year old students Ft Myers High School fly airplane built class L-R unknown Brian Leitschuh Father Leitschuh Craig Leitschuh Bill flew F4U Corsairs during Korean War snap below Karl Hensel Meridian Mississippi stays very busy serving modeling world has served AMA Associate VP past 5 years us has Meridian Club Secretary part time Treasurer newsletter Editor involved Club Fly-Ins overseer Contest Director above picture took two contestants atone Karls big Fly-Ins recently Shown Burt Feller Bobby Wilkinson Starduster II OS powered flew perfect Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Vice President Kevin Clark invited TOP GUN affair West Palm Beach Polo field Ive got couple pictures show bash Pictured above Bob Violett working Daughters P-80 will fly properly Jerry Caudle helping him Bobs little girl Mrs Patty Generalli woman invited perform 1994 Top Gun Fly-In ember 1994 151 above Chip Hyde Las Vegas Nevada working F-18 model reports flew perfectly U] -1 11 [e mum i tU Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 KY 40310 48-5834 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 RA #2 Florissant MD 63034 Dab & Scott Juatice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60100 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtorcl IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 506 Walnut PO Boa 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2461 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 616 584-7761 May allowed go two events Due increased work load Ive let some good events pass could rest However first one havent missed quite some time know have heard Mint Julep Scale Contest thats kick off summer travels else fails Well Im hoping holds true another year Ive gotta get off duff get Out Anyway Mint Julep pretty much sts several years lot us event enjoy beautiful weekend full great flying As spent whole day just talking lotsa folks As usual met some new folks some great sessions higher learning Ive known along time Well dont really know high learning bull sessions wonderful first didnt think Id around very much until got thinking about talked No wonder beat got home little sadness last time go Mint Julep Vice Prez AMA means will get see flying next year am trying kid cant keep mouth shut long enough Ive gained too friends over years end what enjoy about Mint Julep Maybe could get tnto contest thing found dont need have great time meet Im myself thing did notice year big swing Fun Scale guys having great time flying better Ive seen long time guess its lowered pressure event hot dogging best Ive seen awhile hope see some go AMA scale events can get some fresh blood Unfortunately have seen beautiful airplanes meet untimely end because models flown pilots spend too much time shop enough time honing skills Fun Scale class guys flying last weekend May pleasure going Corbin KY Grand Opening anew flying site Tn-County Skyhawks have worked out neat deal manager local General Shale Brick Company signed lease gives use piece land thats good much anything else great flying What deal have use field five years five bucks year plus flying lessons manager think thats heck deal think sotoo noticed plant manager fun too Several clubs members represented fly-in day perfect very little wind warm temperatures blue skies Wow ever blessed Everyone lot fun laid back affair almost went back next day 11mm didnt Would believe Im building model YeahI went local hobby shop spent some money almost threw owner state shock decided better back off full size project because afraid error rate would go up level fatigue work Therefor decided get back shop building model Im seventh heaven havent built quite some time almost forgot joy seeing anew ship come together thing sure about Ive noticed Im paying much attention fatigue Im Maybe Ill have flying time read thisI certainly hope Hey another club thats joined Leader Club program Suburban Aero Club Chicago has become Silver club fact memory serves well may have read SAC newsletter may go further Hey theyre working right direction Lets congratulate job well done Now lets get photos Im running out things talk about very quickly need get mail getting habit Anyway D Mark Jones big city Warsaw IN sent few photos taken Warsaw Aeromodelers field first club clown according input Im sure what meant Bill Beign under control photo Isnt Mr Jones laughing hard about him Last least Darren Blair trying look pretty us dead winter Now know cant done Too much shivering fuzzes picture Good grief Look next photo Wow werent letter Id think real thing Herman Lowery kind enough send belongs Clyde Ray Peoria IL course Hermans PT-17 shows us bird isnt bad either says like flying full size version slow deliberate Im outta time space Im outta shop editor waiting Enough now. Model Aviation k Roales Vincennes SIN sent coupte photos odd model Wagner Twin Cub real actually flew quite nicely So does Franks lOis ts rest good ot erry Lptey does sort give idea about what kind field have seems workable enough 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 Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 month its turn fill page next month believe Mark Robotti will take time away running airport relate happenings area Minnesota Having AVPs help out provide local news areas district seems have well received have several comments members call work see around area last few weeks have busy have moved business back home now kids moved out left perfect space flying field just out back door its going great place work Now Don Lowe keeps promise passing Phoenix IX has spare k shall have better time trouble its June 7th today weather darned cold windy have club meeting tonight held field am wondering should break out snowmobile suit want clear up greatest misunderstanding concerns sanctioning events Lately have several panic phone calls clubs have discovered member covering sanctioning fell fiat date arriving no sanction two things sanction does first PROTECT THE DATE What means sanctioning process prohibits two identical events sanctioned same selected date within declared radius miles provides sanctioning club minimum lost entrants surrounding area radius depends level sanctioned event can get rulebook second provision sanction gives small free advertising space competition section Model Aviation However may get leave sanctioning last minute minimum four weeksThere has concerns will reduce insurance can obtain special/extra insurance through AMAHQ Remember CD must apply sanction declare deviations weekend opening Museum Annual Homecoming Muncie shall hoping weather keeps warm dry However shall missing picnic company Bob Glenna Henderson giving modeling friends hobby store closing Both Bob Glenna have supporting areas modellers years now wish retire local modelers wish long healthy retirement Joe Hass will represent district presenting Award Appreciation AMA especially District VII Looking trends modelling notice am certain have too more Instant semi-instant models advertised proliferation places can obtain ready built models specifications Why? Well have pointed out clubs individuals new modelers usually living apartments condos have no place really build models can piece together ARF cover framed-up model favourite plastic film have no place sand make paint smells need look situation supply information need photos in particularly Iowa Upper Peninsula Michigan folder lacking geographical areas ship color what ember 1994 153 Sterling Smith cireat Lakes Scale Classic 93 Larry Bernier photo Mall show Port Huron Tree-Toppers Michigan Photo Walt Levine Marshall MN R/C Clubs first annual Gremlin Combat Day last fall participants Red Ford Falls Marshall competing Top Gun Class McCormic Academy taught Port Huron Toppers Michigan Pat Galernaut accepting 0500 award Chuck Eldrige Don Bentfield photo 1mm toe punnsneo rute nook CD recognised AMA Officer representing AMA event Stu Ualstad witfl mia-air result out managed third place Gremlin Combat event Photo Vince LaPorte also got first place j auimuJjj Akansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiaboma / Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Blil Stevens 1726 Ashfod Holow Houston TX 77077 Gienn 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 Vaiis 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Dispiay Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Norlh Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 first annual Texas Unlimited RC Air Races & Air Show held Scholes Field Galveston Texas dont know start reporting event because colossal District 8 should proud efforts Wiley Brown President Hi-G promotions event director plus associates promoted Texas Unlimited R/C Air Races order promote such event need support local clubs manpower Lee Jolly Current President Space City R/C Club has worked within Houston broadcast industry provided some color along Jim Van Loo Sam Wright outstanding support cooperation provided City Galveston together Moody Gardenes Lone Star Flight Museum Evergreen Helicopters International have instmmental success event help Airport Manager Mr Ross Grief Scholes Field has become countrys premier Giant Scale racing site person worked hard behind scene Tom Jacomini responsible full scale aviation demo fabulous Texas BBQ held Lone Star Flight Museum Tom asset event did excellent job Friday May 13 1994 P-38 Association held national meeting Scholes Fields Lone Star Flight Museum concurrent Texas Unlimited Air Races werent fortunate ones see six last seven P-38s left world missed opportunity life Lefty Gardner Austin Texas with beautiful white #13 P-38 called White Lighting opportunity interview Lefty column indicated 72 years young has 17 year old son named Chad What pilot!! knows fly P-38 latest news Mike Wise VP Hi G promotions marketing released dates 1995 Texas Unlimited Air Races July 10-16 1995 So missed 94 plan great time Scholes Field Galveston 1995 look forward seeing L-H HOb~t Pastor ana uiane aiiey Susanviiie CA Unilmited Racer Robert has fiying about 10 years 21 years old favored win final race gust wind caused model nose over takeoff breaking propeller Robert placed fourth Unlimited Race An excellent pilot new event flown Texas Unlimited 42% Formula Racers above model joint venture Bob Obenberger Tru Turn Spinners Butch Andrews Custom Cutters Lefty Gardner Austin TX beautiful white #13 P38-L Lefty started flying 1942 has owned aircraft 30 years Still has orialnal enaines Texas Unlimited Air Races staff L-R Sam Grice Operations Director Young Yarborough Operations Harold Roberts CD James Edmiston Operations Wiley Brown President Hi-G Promotions Model Aviation i Vance LONE STAR RACiNU TEAM red AT-6 Phil Alvin TX Tfle Texas l-C Racing Team tnat particiapted AT-6 Races Galveston Texas L-R Bob Alexander Houston TX Dick Jones Mansfield TX Bryan Jones pilot Pearland TX Kneeling Roy Adams Alvin TX Houston Air Race Team L-R Lewis Jordan Steve Devito Bill Rutherford Vendetta Unlimited Racer Michael Bruno Friendswood TX SNJ-5 AT-6 painted like full scale aircraft based Andrau Airport Houston TX WHAT NOSTALtIAI special occasion br TEXAS BBQ under wing B-17 Aircraft belongs Lone Star Flight Museum Scholes Field Galveston TX Bill Cunningham Tulsa OK piloting P-51 Stilleto powered A3 Custom 88 cuin engine built Bob Clark Ayres Pryor OK Engine runs glow fuel Bill First Unlimited Race Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas listen real close can almost hear rattle machine gun fire amid whine engines airframes pilots pushed ragged edge Welcome RIC Combat WRCC Style Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas have flown three events year May 22nd first two hlaw nuts can easily happen Kansas winds high just flying difficult Score no cuts no kills hut lot great flying However May 22nd held out promise perfect conditions Light warm winds blue sky just few clouds Hot Stick today would prove Mr Burright Wild Thing Wichita Kansas Three rounds flown Doug scored kill round Rick Trissell finally broke ice scored first kill final round along cut Several other pilots cuts great time including spectators raises Dougs tally five joins Mike Tallman WRCC Ace second year hardy bunch has flown RC Combat Wichita Kansas area have few basic rules aircraft type engine size however everyone seems mostly interested safe flying AMA 704 Combat events patterned very closely 704 event just few modifications information schedules rnles contact Dennis C Harris 610 Pattie Wichita KS 67211 Tel 316 269-2853 Come out fly us fun can have 4 oz fuel 5 minutes word wise always check 6 never fly straight level Meanor Jim Todd Mike Taliman Rick Trissell Front row left right Doug Burright Darwin Hawkins Dave Knoll John Oaks Ron Gray Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club WR C C News Colorado missed January fun fly can start kicking yourself now gorgeous day Fifteen people showed up enjoy weather pit themselves against another first club contest 1994 task fifteen minute add-em-up standard club landing maximum 1200 points possible ground still cold first round flight times little short second round thermals popping up fairly regularly Several planes came streaking last second trying stay inside seven minute maximum time per round limit third round challenged pilots synchronize landing time landing tape Several flights within second perfection After contest finished Dave Myers showed off new rocket launched sailplane Estes saw picture MAN looked lot like glider several members built Estes pototype kit years ago days winch launch system may numbered Results Bob Avery Mike Fritz Dave Kurth Joel Zelmer Jack Dech 1078 help managing contest everyone knew what winches set folks assisted scoring other tasks minimal supervision required As fairly large contest would have impossible manage alone As turned out contest went very smoothly round lasting less hour used three winches helped speed things along Lenny Keer won thermal Eagle scored 2 maxes 95 92 99 100 landingsfantastic job Dave Meyers second flying 2 Meter Banshee 3 maxes Unfortunately way announced contest somehow shuffled Daves card out-of-sight didnt record last flightmy apologies Bob Avery unfortunately blew away new original hightech ship just prior contest recovered very well third place flying borrowed 2 meter polyhedral plane Fourth taken Barry Welsh stretched Pantera took fifth Shadow Sportsman class Steve Tarza took first 3 maxes Roy Wampler second Larry Farmer third Sam Moore flew first time took fourth Good see again Sam! Bob Lockwood scored 100 landing took Novice Trophy handily thereby promoting himself Out Novice class Contest Results Open Open Name 1140 1139 1135 1084 Sportsman Roy Wampler Larry Farmer 1097 475 Novice Robert Lockwood Bill McCoy Larry Ruggiero Greg Sprenger Rob Shernick Lenny Keer D Meyers Bob Avery Barry Welsh Jack Dech M Woodhm Mike Fritz D Thomas Points Club Points 1313 1248 1233 1126 1124 1103 1100 885 1000 950 939 858 856 840 838 674 Sportsman Name 968 935 897 850 797 Murray LanePikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO As last year snow fly snow-free weather mild light winds unfortunately wind did 90 degree turn right after set out winches just prior pilots meeting However after meeting gang tumed winches around quickiy started flying 1010 ten minutes later planned wind now out south around 7-10 mph did have few severe gusts Attendance good 15 flyers signing up second month row makes contest LSF Level IV Contest Level II III IV pilots see contest points task day simple duration six minute goal flew four rounds counted best three landing task strip landing task last year year took aff 1 point per inch inch away strip 30 meter landing tape Open contestants scored very well Sportsmen difficulty getting landing points want congratulate contestants Points Club Points Steve Tarza R Wampler L Farmer Sam Moore B Lockwod L Ruggiero Bill McCoy 1091 1036 542 438 1033 676 363 831 789 413 334 787 515 276 Jack DechPikes Peak Soaring Society Monument CO Thought monthThe greatest lesson life know fools right sometimes ember 1994 155 Wild Bunch WRCC Elm Hill Aerosports Park Mulvane Kansas Back row left right Beck Ward John Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajee HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251 -2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krolin 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley 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 Weslby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 As 93/94 school year comes close local clubs throughout thc District assist introducing young students aerospace sciences model aviation through programs such AMAs Adopt-A-School Program Reno Radio Control Club clubs have implemented program local schools past president RRCC Larry Krutz sends us following report years program Just quick note report recent RRCC Adopt-A-School program Kate Smith Elementary School located Sparks second year program has held Kate Smith both have successful years effort involved two classes 6th graders numbered 53 total over three mornings May program consisted building flying AMA Delta Dart school presentation basics flight close-up look radio controlled trainer its operating characteristics classroom Finally afield trip RRCC site flying demonstrations buddy box flying five club members trainers students teachers students great time learned very quickly buddy box provided margin safety kids did great job keeping aircraft right side up Upon completion participant given Junior RIC Pilot Certificate really difficult tell group having fun program developed kids adults ideal way share hobby/sport audience could provide new recruits AMA future Thanks Larry congratulations Reno RC Club tremendously successful program Spring District Xs own Charles Kelley Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim Model Airplane Club conducted its third annual Model Aviation Youth Academy Students participating program designed built ultimately flew own aircraft head head Top Gun competition against students neighboring high schools year 5 schools Anaheim Union High School District competed Savanna High School June 10 numerous team trophies predicated upon aerodynamic design aircraft flight performance similar competition conducted Compton School District June 3 Model Aviation will present detailed coverage two days competition later article However following award recipients years competition Orange CountyModel Aviation Flight Competition Top Gun Most Creative Cypress HS Top Speed Artesia HS Slowest Speed Savanna HS Top Gun 1st year flyer Magnolia HS 1st Place Design Winner Artesia HS Artesias first year program Compton School DistrictJune 3 1st Place Jordan HS 2nd Place Dominque HS 3rd Place Compton HS 4th Place Centennial HS Top Flight Award Compton HS Most Outstanding Student Edwardo Estrada school districts Anaheim Model Airplane Club would like thank following sponsors tremendous support cooperation Hobby Shack Jet Hangar Hobbies Airtronics Bridi Aircraft Designs Superior Aircraft Materials Anaheim program extends expertise offered members local club reaches students expressed interest aerospace sciences presents practical application aerodynamic principles rewards students aeronautical achievement Thanks dedicated enthusiastic efforts Charles Kelley Anaheim club members program sponsors program has seen phenomenal growth success youth young adults precious resource future aviation importantly future nation rests hands club has yet developed youth oriented program get touch AMA local schools fellow club members take initiative sharing tremendous sport/hobby would like information about Anaheim program can reach Charles Kelley 151 W Scott St Long Beach California 90805 quick reminder future issues District X column will highlighting some success stories acquisition local flying sites around District Information received recent weeks has brought further good news local site issues however well have save future date So now until next time epem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation pylon sney maneuver silent slope racers around Course Cliffs edge Davenport Californias seacoast A5lO trom Irnie wIna weamnerman blessed years 2nd annual RUMARA Radio Control National Championship Air Races June 1-5 Stead Field north Reno Nevada aexy 15 cruciai eie caie air racingpilots briefed flightline prior heat Larry Krutz oversees launch AMA Delta Darts Reno RC Clubs Adopt-A-School program Perfect Launch California Slope Racers 1994 Interantional Slope Race May 21-22 Instructor Dan Mitchell patiently assists students Kate Smith Elementary School try hands-on RC buddy box see rule number 23 says Have Nice Day Flying Take Care Everyone around Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President " 13090 D O2130090 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83e7e Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowev 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 155S9 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 981 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA g8257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Annual Homer Davenport Festivities will include Annual Fly hosted Keizer RC Club Sliverton bad place fly lot genial company 7th August OMAS holds 13th annual two day affair August 13/14 Both large small brought flown during weekend bring something enjoy time Since very nice pond can also bring floatplane way get very own list events send self addressed stamped envelope Bill Smith request district schedule Bill would like see club has reference copy also would like see much coordination possible amongst non-rule book events year list grows become more active Good reason see contests coordinated Bill dont see unfortunate situations happen Bills address 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Its accurate say large number modelers Seattle area know Chick Young Chick either does has belonged several clubs area Hes hard worker kind person clubs hope have depend greatly sometimes forget thank effort Also hes AVP district really appreciate work other AVPs Chick proud member RAMS asked share some photos RAMS great new field too far Sumner Washington RAMS have spent long hours working building first class place fly So photos may enahle get idea looks RAMS FIELD RULES BULLETINS First RAMS Field Rules sure will able read 22 rules make field nice place enjoy getting some stick time print may too small No isnt Wheel Fortune Looks like efficient frequency control method Last ts shot clown wtcle expanse 01 grass runway divot foreground seems look very familiar Could shaped like airplane Another AVP Dick Snaer keeps tabs north reaches western Washington area Dick sent pictures two mall shows first 26 & 27 March sponsored Bell Air R/C Flyers Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham WA second show sponsored Skagit County R/C Club held Cascade Mall Burlington WA May 20 21 & 22 show featured 70 aircraft good mix included Big Birds previously Jim Harburg also Bell Air Club built very realistic e Stinson L-5 Jim chose electric cobalt-90 power Pattie Dee Klaus Heckhausen Skagit Co RIC Club showed Harbour Air Beaver Craig Beedle Skagit Co Club used Zirolli plans build Vought F-4U Corsair Walker machine 42 power Also Ziroli plans Dick Snaer Skagit Co member AVP showed bones D-18S Beech Power will 2 Sach 26s late breaking development has Lebanon Area RIC Club putting Electric Meet 17 & 18th September Dave Nofziger will running things should good Fly youd like know watts up ample information write him PG Box 3 Shedd Oregon 97377 ember 1994 157 Photo # 2 self explanatory Kent Iiergsma ot Belt Atr LIuD snoweo thts fine Curtiss P-6E Hawk Ptt area wsth parking nght Pilots stattons protective cages Nice touch Letters Continued page 6 over years about safe starting methods pressure-activated electric starters May issue about construction article starters mounts switching wiring etc Gary Shaws June Safety Comes First discussed ticks repellants home remedy used old loggers sip vinegar pickle juice day during summer months swear its effectiveness repelling ticks Cheaper bug juice environmentally safe John M Taylor Brunswick Georgia Parental Discretion look forward receiving Model Aviation month however July 1994 issue has upset cartoon man bottle CyA glue stuck nose appears places Safety Comes First column Gary Shaw Are editors magazine naive enough believe magazine read adults matter pictures viewed adults fiveyear-old son looking through magazine always does since loves look pictures airplanes pointed cartoon asked Daddy does man have bottle glue up nose Im probably lucky parents son decided ask about before actually trying about putting thinking caps get heads out clouds airplanes belong intent article accompanied cartoon contained valid safety tips use CyA glues danger publishing such cartoon magazine could read viewed children constitutes gross negligence behalf editors Allan Crispell Pinellas Park Florida Allan cartoon illustrates folly what can happen CyAa perfect answer sons question son has access magazines TV other forms entertainment certain amount discretion screening may necessary Since MA isnt sold over counter except hobby shop sales controlling magazine access should fairly easy youre concerned youngster may try emulate cartoon anyway lock workshop youre better yet let him/her spend time shop explain whats what its used kids will understand may take interest what create Earl Stahl Comments following letter originally sent Executive Vice President Dave Brown willing address responsible manner AMA problems others may chose keep themselves appreciated July issue Model Aviation mentioned some discontent magazine recent years have become increasingly concerned content other magazines reflect magazines files some 1930s find ones could let go good construction articles detailed construction use techniques meticulous three-views other documentation memorable aircraft days lack adequate material excite stimulate readers view current issue improved adequate-size study plan Miss America thought provoking articles Maynard HIll Dennis Norman AG Lennon impact advertising revenues producers ARFs pre-fab kits other vendors understood AMA needs focus aggressively education stimulate curiosity about science flight structures development hand skills long endure thrive amount space allocated columnists should questioned Most writings aimed already committed active specialists some instances promoting cottage industries Does diverse interests within AMA need addressed month few already bimonthly schedules Cutting down columnists frequency could improve quality offerings provide pages material broader enduring appeal Earl F Stahl Yorktown Virginia Smell Roses Some things worth repeating especially will help hobbys growth through decreasing attrition rate Jim Haughts June column Haught Corner them. 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