Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157
Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft
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Anws Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Four-stroke silencer new silencer muffler manufactured 12 four-stroke engine yet available dealers may possibly obtained manufacturer unit new can produced demand price has set will probably less tan comparable assemblies Photo number shows assembly Homecoming festivities AMA National flying Site Muncie maker Jim Irwin Irwins Performance Products RR 4 Box 198 Muncie IN 47302 Jim has involved design manufacture mufflers/pipes radio control racing boats quite some time has great success reducing sound levels Over past couple years Jim has also involved himself designing model aircraft engines considerable success What needed sufficient number modelers consider Jims work convince him manufacture quantity units tat have seen tested excellent workmanship design unit shown designed YS 12 engine comparable displacement such quality attaches wit metal flex coupling stock exhaust stack engine size similar te pipe 40 two-stroke engine Users report quieter tan others used competition Check out wit Jim find out what can application requirements Prices common complaint heard taiking about making large engines quiet cost te needed products several factors consider looking dollar figure primary consideration te need two factors need comply sound level requirements field locaiity club second critical individual understanding dynamics sound its effect upon ears Consider installation measures 100 dBA nine feet endure 1155 dBA 11/2 feet source about have ear during engine mn-up adjustment Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA regulations permit total exposure time 15 minutes day 115 dRA know aircraft running well excess 100 dBA nine feet Continued page 145 October 1994 143 Howard Crispin Jr Irwin Muffler four-stroke engines Add-on muffler KDI Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 AMA Purpose Statement review Bylaws Academy Model Aeronautics would find emphasis idea aeromodeling promotion essence premise idea doing things will further growth progress enjoyment hobby-sport counny Under Article III Purposes will find first item reads encourage study discussion scientifieproblems disseminate scientific news views succeeding stated objectives supports viewplus course other objectives Academy believe fulfilling objectives could easily make case promotion competition itself sponsors technological progress thousands technical articles appearing Model Aviarion other AMA publications over years have specific programs have sponsored would support objectives example within past few years have undertaken tasks among others 1 Monthly reporting testing progression noiseabatement 2 Propeller noise research North Carolina StateUniversity 3 Control Line materials testing safety 4 Radio frequency interference testing Muncie pluscontinuing research AMA Frequency Committee 5 Pylon barrier safety analysis testing ongoing 6 Turbine engine safety testing ongoing 7 RC Aerobatics judge training video 8 Low Reynolds Number research University ofillinois list could go on cite effort past point am trying make AMA has broad-based interest responsibility actively support aeromodeling its entirety efforts always take long-range view geared support aeromodeling country whether fliers AMA members example frequency work affects RIC modeler country Its impact also felt around world since other nations adopt standards purposes plans use Muncie facility allow increasing role aeromodeling research As funds manpower allow expect actively involved kind activity something could never Reston example noise abatement testing research can done controlled scientific manner facility perfect kinds flight-control systems testing can easily envision testing airframe structural concepts well testing better define eliminate control-system flutter Flutter very poorly understood modelers principle cause demise models list subjects testing could go on aeromodeling industry has neither time nor resources kind basic research AMA will continue help fill void have resources Such funds come dues members plus donations foundations individuals want members know support provides current needs helps advance hobby-sport increases enjoyment follow future As write column am Muncie attend meetings out PADCOM Property Acquisition Development Committee attend USOC Free Flight Championships about 200 develop Agenda upcoming Council Planning Meeting regular business session Council discussion business Headquarters prepare years Nationals Lubbock Texasa busy time AMA Museum now open well worth trip Muncie see beautiful way Mike Fulmer designed facility help others enjoyment library also open available use flying center well booked year Some events come include SAM Championships LSF Championships AT-6 racing event Incidentally reasons conducting AT-6 race better observe understand safety requirements Giant Scale racing events Best wishes happy flying season Model Aviation 4By President Academy Model Aeronautics Earl Witt hard workI# out Homecoming Muncie Wayne Karen Veager Homecoming Yeagers longtime supporters model aviation Karen accomplished RC pilot builds own models im uoaa Jr & r OT may HII Tire up tor demo T-6 racing Homecoming hands-on dual instruction AMAs Chris Mealy Jerry H accomplished chulist 5000 jumps Helped entertain crowd Homecoming June Im baaaeiIiBack long trip Ireland Sbotland attended couple contests aspent some time Irish RJC Team memiers Frankly ball also got chance spend some time counterpart Vice Chairman Douglas Dickie Scottish Aeromodellers Association Scottish equivalent AMA along its Chairman Mr Gerry Marchbanks talking along Ray Brotherton England struck basically same problems facing sport countries issue noise making very difficult retain flying sites near top list us have deal members seem either think national association should mandate low limits noise aeromodels seemingly equally strong element seem adamantly against seem share deep concern increasing costs fielding teams World Championships cost of operations got particular kick out some comments made Gerry Dickie presented awards ceremony Triple Crown Championships seems some modelers didnt think gentlemen shown up enough events After hearing list HAD could relate situation Aeromodeling such diverse hobby seems nearly impossible TYPE event much less event Last month described event going made mistake assumed fourth team Wales would compete Wales able field full team international team put together Irishman Scotsman Englishman Welshman good idea allowed people take part event get taste international competition results England Scotland Ireland also got chance tour Scottish Air Museum very impressed Its nice balance between civilian military aviation well covering whole spectrum eras days Chanute Lillienthal through space age little sign wall exhibit will hopefully lead relationship developing between AMA Museum museum seems trying re-create 1950s hobby shop sign asking help could get sounds familiar should such recreation centerpiece AMA new museum Muncie will put museum staff touch see anything mutually beneficial could develop also got chance fly model powered jet turbine engines Scotland neat havent heard runlfly cant imagine realistic sound still have serious reservations about propane fuel used engines am becoming comfortable mechanical safety Alas vacations must come end no exception Upon return found pile mail would bury small horse safety committee meeting scheduled very next weekend gone Nats R/C CL Scale events cancelled due primarily very low entry creating projected loss about $300 per contestant calculate nearly $9000 justified action view facts think although realize will certainly upset some people cant blame being upset cancellation am very happy see make difficult decision fiscally responsible have expressed concerns before regarding continuation Nats its current format years experience has done nothing give increase faith its viability Perhaps poor showing year will push situation over edge result some changes lot ideas have voiced will have see what transpires Just before leaving trip chance get up AMA Hqs am happy report contrary earlier assessments cash flow situation appears somewhat better year last MAY get through year having borrow funds have borrow should less amount later year last year sign things looking up primarily result being cheaper operate Muncie projected before moved Its actually good thing membership revenues less last year course Nats real bust could change d/Crispin Continued page 143 should also understand exposure time also considerably less 15 minutes daily total time Anything over considered potentially damaging Relatively few people wear type protection though three-set earplug packages available about two dollars grocery stores pharmacies better earmuffsgood-quality earmuffs available about $30 gun stores everywhere What worth purchase engine hundreds dollars manufacturer has little interest sports future does provide decent silencer invest several hundred dollars kit new giant wish build buy accessories such landing gear perhaps retracts other parts adding up dollars Covering finishing take up another chunk radio big servos standard system Count up say whether price good silencer/muffler really worth protecting hearing keeping place fly sum out proportion especially considering work going manufacture good unit something other exhaust extractors same applies smaller models price ratios probably near same New Pricing Quite some time ago wrote about after-muffler manufactured KDI 21223 95 Place South Kent WA 98031 molded rubber-type material annealed designed withstand exhaust temperatures attached stock muffler using spring clip rings Its appearance see photo number two syringe numerous holes around surface total area holes comparable stock muffler outlet should no back pressure increase unit attached means will get substantial reduction sound level reduction power engine unit comes two sizesone engines up 40 larger unit engines up 60-cubic-inch range properly installed would experience difficulty using muffler carry warranty covering bums splits through normal usage Designer owner Kevin DeShazer has proposed cutting cost 40-size unit $20 $12 60-size unit $30 $18 does taking over manufacture unit himself instead outside molding basic unit Purchasing equipment has made possible needs sell relatively high volume make long-term possibility Write KDI questions lifetime guaranteed Rubber Muffler Distributors also encouraged normally have get supplies places can ask device name Other sources Bob Davis Davis Diesel other model products related engines will writing several articles relating engine design operation performance broad spectrum articles will provide excellent information select propellers mufflers other accessories get best engine performance Check publications local newsstand ber 1994 145 Its busy time year Headquarters have dispatched large contingent staff National Championships far-off Lubbock Texas have just opened new museum making preparations quarterly Executive Council meeting Indianapolis July 30 activity Nationals dominates Headquarters agenda time year newcomer has really eye-opener though preregistration figures indicate years attendance will unusually light logistical burden contest staggering also quite sobering hundreds hours staff time thousands dollars worth equipment passionate involvement competitive community sets Nats apart other things association does Its oncea-year shot depends lot variables altogether within control weather willingness volunteers interest competitors given event location So number good reasons National Championships gets lot Headquarters attention year attention has particularly focused Scale events As early late May Competition Director Chip Smith alerted us Nationals registrations light overall As contest drew closer Chip followed up earlier waming specific problem Registrations still good overall Scale events appeared serious trouble late June 29 competitors registered RC CL Scale events events normally would have drawn competitors Scale Category Manager John Guenther particularly concerned about low numbers classifications two competitorsa situation would make very difficult justify administrative costs associated judging event As turned out costs would have totaled net loss nearly $9000about $300 per contestant Faced dilemma John took long view recommended cancellation both Control Line Radio Control Scale events Lubbock decision cancel events easy Tradition important sport hard sympathize competitor expecting compete ready compete now unable compete because event has scratched Predictably have angry responses cancellation surprisingly however majority competitors supported decision cancel event called advise what taken place Although unhappy low registration figures agreed made little sense run token version major event National Championships nice surprises about AMA Experience would have led expect kind thoughtful reaction competitors just given bad news would have expected anger would have expected tendency shoot messenger take out frustration immediate representative responsible party overall reaction people contacted says some good things about organization have negative expectation have live however Chip Smith going leaving full-time employment AMA after current National Championships over Lubbock Chip has family obligations taking him back Tennessee August us Headquarters genuinely sorry see him go Although have known him short time Chip people whoas trite soundsis hard like also people tends surprise Underneath aw shucks county-boy demeanor exceedingly bright conscientious hard-working department manager Fortunately will losing Chip altogether will still writing Model Aviation hope get him back time time help special events projects can fit around obligations home early June new Frank V Ebling Museum formally opened public culmination tremendous amount work museum curator Mike Fulmer Mike miss big moment because medical tests required spend week California shame Mike could because Museum opening roaring success Virtually everyone showed up tour facility amazed number model aircraft display artistry Mikes presentations month since opening museum continues draw steady stream interested visitors both modeling community general public modelers source pride often nostalgic reflection general public best tools have present breadth depth modeling history technology museum asset AMA family can take pride hats off Mike Fulmer Model Aviation ecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houllon ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 Last month indicated pictures Shriner s Show Maine Expo would presented offered opinions events last month lets go pictures Shriners Show first Rupert Kosmala Daisys Trainer designed Steve Boruta South Shore Club built flies very well Plans available Rupert Dick Carlson display flight boxes epoxy holders am tiying show some items made District Another Company represented RA Cores maker foam wing cores no picture available Dr Sandy Schmidt own design Indoor models Sandy probably having fun anyone Expo demonstrating Indoor flying ber 1994 147 inc i-xivsix ounni wiui auct aliu iv urny Barb Krafft Bob also did PA work two days Joon tjatsnaco nao severat ooacs ior youngsters operate demonstrating control panels Kotanct LHi uncter construetton ny Vein Naulk aircraft will feature scale construction 101-inch wingspan very ambitious project incredible workmanship Charlie Thistle 1 president Model Club Association Bren Bailey Director Expo background some trophies awarded moctet c e Ano a ny tino ntnrioge Natick MA Completely scratch built 84 long electric powered Note dolly used transport ship project itself Jiob Lanory ano Louts usneen cne aucuonccr Auction raised over $300 Expo homeuuut v -o gm rn Chevy Corvette know owners name will supply will put future column photos show some incredible work being done area modelers Now photos Maine Expo cxuiiptents AMA Superior Service awards L-R Howard Smith Ray LaBonte Larry Pellatier Rick Hallett gentlemen have very active help modelers long time -iuilsumE 1 -h — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline nina represented Dsee Babcock 445 Stocklos Street Hightotown NJ 0e920-4501 zip codas gas ass 089 089] Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AP 09123 zip codes Earope APO & FPO] Cou 99 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes e70-076 078079] Vincejuliano leShanrovk Road Rocky Point NY 11779 [zip codes 117119] Wait Geary 932 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 [zip codes089 992 003] Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090 091100-104106 107119-116] Gas Psodajis 1969 Pentield Road Pentinid NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-1471 Biii Poythress 2 Henriock Ci Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105108-109 124-127] Adam Saltier dl Perry Avenue Latharn NY 12110-2433 [zip codes128-123128129133-136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicoit NY 13790-4329 [zip codes130-132137-129 148 149] Woody Woodman 232 Loogniew Drive Bayuilie NJ 09721-3119 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 GUS PANDAJIS DEPARTS FROM DISTRICT II Gus served District II AVP almost 3 years decided relocate June 30th family business Panco Hobbies moved Palm Bay Florida served AMA greatest dedication area should appreciative greatful loss District II will gain District V wish him family gods speed success new venturehis new address PO Box 06020 Palm Bay FL 32906-2020 AMA MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MUNCIE opportunity attend Museum Opening June 11th enjoyed minute program Im sure will covered elsewhere Model Aviation particularly call attention Mike Finney piloted youngsters day L-3 Cub EAA Young Eagles program Certainly great sacrifice part time financing commendedChip Smith did outstanding job coordinating program JERSEY COAST MODELERS AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE Jersey Coast Sport Fliers JCSF Colts New New Jersey flying 148 Model Aviation brook Park Monmouth County Parks System invited participate two day Avaition Event Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson New Jersey Saturday April 30 1994 JCSF members attended Boy Scout Aviation Camporee 500 Boy Scouts George Washington District Mercer County New Jersey JCSF members explained model aviation 300 scouts part requirements Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge lunchtime JCSF put air show viewed Boy Scouts executives Six Flags Great Adventure Ed Runkel flying fun fly plane smiley face wing bottom got WOWS!! crowd went vertical looped rolled Adam Lilleys Fun fly plane got AHS!! after loops rolls inverted flight trailing red streamers wing tips marking path plane Tom Donnelly wheelchair user got WOWS! after horizontal figure eights vertical ascent above trees helicopter After flights loud applause followed pilots As Boy Scouts viewed planes listened presentation frequently asked questions high far much does cost long build model airplane interest enthusiasm very gratifying Thank Ed Rogers Scout Master Camporee director asking JCSF teach Boy Scouts what model aviation about Sunday May 11994 JCSF members participated Six Flags Great Adventure Annual Aviation Day JCSF members setup static display 20 RC airplanes helicopters warbirds Due rainy weather estimated 8000 people park stopped exhibit talk RC Some Boy Scouts Saturdays event stopped moms dads still very excited about airplane helicopter flights saw special thank Walter Simon Special Events Director Six Flags Great Adventure making JCSF feel welcome two day event Submitted JCSF Great Adventure Committee Vice President Tony Raineri Bob DiBlasi Tom Donnelly Photos Charlie Rosewell Tony Ratnen Group shot Boy Scout event L-R John Adamchack Bob DiBlasi Scoutmaster Dirk Zondag Ed Runkel Norm Hills Scoutmaster Ed Rogers Don Shugard Walter Simon Special Events Greta Adventure Tom Donnelly GAVP Bob Wildav GA oresident Ray Williams Al/P Woody Woodman ABOUT THE RICHMOND MODEL FLYING CLUB RMFC Staten Island NY found chartered 1936 1986 President Reagan sent club congratulatory letter 50th anniversary Also Assemblyman Bob Straniere made proclamation year RMFC Day honoring us longest continously operated club state New York Some flying sites club has called home has site old farmers market SI Mall now located airport time American Airlines considered using passenger pickup dropoff point 1986 also received Award Excellence presented Academy Model Aeronautics national organization flying clubs belong award presented recognition work club has done youngsters invited children attend work shops learned build fly rubber band powered planes made either egg cartons sticks tissue attend Annual Hobby Day Bernstein School introducing grade school children hobby have cross section members walks life include professional blue collar workers law enforcement personnel truck drivers mechanics teachers airport workers Some notable members include Sal Cannizzo Al Labaito Sal world renowned flyer modeler hobby over 50 years represented America Wakefield England events 1940s aeromodeling its infancy Al Labaito field named passed early 1980s very dedicated modeler flier loved teach young old alike 1970 designed built model helicopter intricate little parts make flyable radio control unheard hobby time Al invited opening day ceremonies Houston Astrodome hand helicopter drop first baseball start baseball season dropped ball home plate area Some early members 1930s & 40s Powers Lebre Bill Mott both engineers confined wheelchairs Wiggens brothers Gunner Erickson & Steve Curtis Submitted Elliot Berelson Al/P Ray Jushekus unkel left holds model Norm Hills stands demonstrate scouts DIST ASSOC VP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar wI ruw junn Zangh Jim wilson Dan Pennen president George Schmauch Bob DiBlasi Sty Hiller Robert Voysey Front row L-R VP Tony Raineri Art VnIhrmrht Tnm flnnnunlls Pilot Mike Finney scratch-built Pitts Special Mike David Cornwell Martinsville IN youngsters flew Young Eagles program Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 District Columns Council currently exploring idea eliminating District Vice Presidents report area Model Aviation As Vice President philosophy has utilize column basic form communication districts members Unless efficient means communication established replacement desire continue column comments issue would greatly appreciated AMA Museum AMA Museum now open National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memorabilia display depicts complete history modeling past present unique highlight facility old time hobby shop similar us patronized children Memories past can easily revived Mike Fulmer museum curator staff deserve tremendous amount gratitude innovative tireless effort Please keep mind museum can never finished visit site suggestions would appreciated museum yours please enjoy Homecoming 1994 Homecoming 1994 again success special thank extended District III AVPs Ellis Joe Vislay efforts flight line past several years gentlemen have generated very positive safe attitude assist pilot flight line Hospitality clubs interested obtaining additional members very easy to extend friendly attitude people visit local flying field Most visit already interested hobby takes vary little enticement become productive club members takes handshake smile Young Eagles Program EAA AMA partnership Young Eagles Program hoped club will participate some manner program will provide young person between ages 8-18 opportunity explore new horizons experiencing free ride full scale airplane goal expose 1 million young persons chance view world Eagle does year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight Sadly young people venture neighborhood airport met closed off restricted areas chain-link fences No longer young persons first experience warm welcome sport initially presented series rules regulations restrictions serve hinder young persons interest positive experience will provide kids necessary tools pursue new interests hopes bettering themselves individuals additional information program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters District Activity month like include pictures ideas District III happenings.this month have No has forwarded type material would like highlight activity within District III mail material Bob Brown 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 desire additional information give call 814 368-7655 Talking Proud Very seldom mention personal life within District column However month wish highlight daughter Brigette past eighteen years has companion modeling activities throughout world June graduated valedictorian high school class currently pursuit engineering/law degree Penn State University Although will have slightly curtail some modeling activities college studies Ill bet will Academys volunteer work force rest life special thanks Brigette Special Day following information offered Neil Hayden Centauer RIC Club secretary some may have seemed just another noontime day flying club field members Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club very special day played host group young people Robert Bycroft School special education school located hill overlooking field children can see planes flying classrooms playground day several curious skywatchers asked teacher about planes coming questions piqued own curiosity decided find answers next day drove down around hill past club field saw several club members flying model airplanes holding black boxes Intrigued activity realizing students would really enjoy seeing decided plan field trip Nothing done until day visiting nearby mall came upon large group model airplanes boats cars rockets display center concourse Quickly thoughts flashed back students eager find out about planes asked club member making Delta Darts about possibility field visit directed club officer set up date time children arrived field shortly after noon hurriedly exited van quickly gathered around two teachers prodded move models parked teachers instructed sit benches along edge pavilion watch anxiously awaited startup first plane jumped joy Pattern ship took off especially thrilled P-S 1 Mustang retractable landing gear aircraft landed pilot taxied over children show landing gear folded up wings now time pass out ready-made Delta Darts students initials marked wing assigned club member help wind up propeller show release free-flight models What rewarding experience club members witness joy excitement special young people very own models flew up away teachers students thanked us several times before leaving thanked giving us opportunity bring little happiness lives able share October 1994 149 Bycroft students teachers members Centauer R/C Club Helping hand Delta Dart launch 11 L UUU i Delaware / District Columbia Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeohwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 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 Hoiiand 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 Charies Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paui Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Muncie There will ample coverage elsewhere magazine 1994 Homecoming held second weekend June impressive eventat ieast mewas opening museum Mike Fuimer assistants did outstanding job completing portion time Homecoming first time model aviation artifacts housed area designed museum effort made provide display of items headquarters during years Reston must understand major difference between museum superimposed office complex purposely designed museum result something proud will greatly expanded remainder space building becomes available design lends itself continuation disruption present display believe anyone stopping Muncie will find time well spent see what has accomplished District IV well represented event along others making possible see two hundred flights day Milt Joy Peacock Westminster Maryland tried steal show getting coverage photograph local newspaper Milt probably convinced reporter two Stinsons best showor something like Helen Eck Calder Asheville North Carolina Fletcher Radio Control Club members enjoying fun flying Larry Lewis President Raleigh Aero Masters see photo number John Lillian Worth John showing video interview Frank Ehling Frank has slowly recovering prolonged illness first contact have him some time museum Muncie named Frank recognition long service aeromodeling especially years Technical Director Among designs Frank Delta Dart has probably introduced young people model aviation other design Big Birds IMAA Fly-In Danville directed John Estlow came off very well part wind brisk both days did stop flying over 90 registrants both days terms planning event somewhat preview next years IMAA Festival held same Danville Airport John Estlow same basic crew along sponsorship assistance Parks Recreation Department Airport Authority others form group will make great event Festival will premier event 1995 District IV wide variety aircraft flown event fliers/builders far away Among attracting attention Miles Reed Canton Ohio Miles flew couple latest designs including Weeks Solution X kit aircraft raffled off won Jim Crawford North Carolinas Burlington Alamance Radio Control Club kit donated All-American Kit Cutters some accessories donated Miles Reed Photo number two lucky winner center CD John Estlow left fly-in assistant Michael Farlow John Michael both members Danville Aeromodelers/ Danville Giant Aeromodelers Passing friend Lyle Jim Pepino passed away sleep June 25 1994 Jim wife constant companion Anne Warrenton Virginia taking part what much enjoyed doing together attending Scale meet case Bealeton scheduled go Danville IMAA Fly-In Sunday Jim well-known visitor meets around country displaying immense collection documentation photo files plans Being fine modeler engine-powered electric-powered scale aircraft Jim also participated events Jim traveled widely photographing alrcraft documentation often rarities both United States abroad Anne well-recognized part such shows Pasadena Timonium Toledo White Plains others shows introduced modelers work active couple contributed being versed individuals could meet came full-scale aviation lore knew aircraft dispensed excellent data asking help project Jims modeling activities made him well known such events Electric contests demonstrated some very successful scale aircraft contact sport brought out design capabilities promoted scale drawing part company Scale Plans Photo Service modelers came Jim development accurate drawing particular scale next project Several very successful Schneider Racing aircraft flown Lake Havasu design among developed Foremost can said Jim outgoing friendliest people likely meet Perhaps partly due long years college professor teaching engineering countless students Whatever origins knew Jim will never forget him reason addition technical abilities condolences go out Anne family talked Anne yesterday asked about future service assured will continue Anne worked very closely business after some time herself will carry Model Aviation ille iy-in raffie winner Jim Crawford Larry Lewis Raieigh Aero Masterscenter CD John Estiow left Mlchaei Fariow December Issue Features Nats Coverage Coverage Lubbock Nationals will appear December Model Aviation Event reports photos results popular Nats Scrapbook will tell story doings Texas Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewica 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WIlbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Now Albany MS 38602 Karl Hansel 383 Briarmood #187 Meridian MS 38300 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 28400 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 38800 Dr John Menlo 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Annislon AL 38208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Groan Bind Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchestar TN 37385 Freqoancy Coordinator Bornis Plaids Boo 1083 Strickland Rd Inlerlanben FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2817 Karl Hensel AMA Assoc VP Mississippi wntes Tonight received Call Mrs expressed personal displeasure described Meridian Aeromodelers 6th Annual Fly-In Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys July issue am CD couldnt begin work necessary event size takes diligent efforts least 8 people coordinate organize event year 58 pilots 128 planes 300 spectators wish emphasize MERIDIAN AEROMODELERS FLY-IN Please publish relieve 5 concerns RC flying alive well Magnolia State Karl am happy set record stralght have attended clubs FLY-IN several times know have received personal communication lady mention have responded member AMA Thomas Thrift St Augustine Florida writes behalf ANCIENT CITY RC FLYERS St Augustine currently industrial park flying site knowing will soon forced vacate because land has sold Like people California would appreciate AMA buying us flying site 1789977 visitors 1993 could call NATIONAL FLYING SITE belong AMA primarily because insurance feel should buying real estate California other State build National Flying Sites. Thomas going 2 directions same time saying AMA might consider buying flying site local community hand condemning AMA considering buying California also now have Muncie am really criticizing stand issue understand No would harangue AMA buying flying site own front yard way off somewhere different Obviously cannot buy land member USA Thank letter Thomas THIS JUST IN FROM PUERTO RICO Joseph Micalizzi soon appointed AMA Assoc VP Puerto Rico writes present time have 8 chartered clubs Puerto Rico will try keep informed what going down Since club unable use flying site mentioned column returnded old site owner has also leased same site cattleman has brought 200 cows Also has installed 2 barbed wire gates entrance returned TOP GUN spoke farmer leasing land assured would have no problem However have problem Now have cow pies over place next month. Richard Jackson Assoc VP South Carolina reports Joe Nail FLY-IN Greenville great event 358 flyers 750 bbq tickets 500 alrplanes noon Saturday real nice group folks up Pictured Joe Nail affalr Pat Hartnesss Sea Fury Raider Also some other magnificent models B-29 & CONNIE traveled Pensacola last week Tommy McLaughlans 36th annual Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight Contest Only Tonimy wasnt anymore died few months ago Bob Junk other members Florida FF organization have taken over tradition continues first class 3 snaps took various friends action Dick Hall Athens Alabama winding up rubber powered ship busy counting winds friend George Aldrich Texas Pensacola meet As can see proudly displaying Goldberg Zipper George AMA LIFE MEMBER #L-47 look wing above Tom McCoy Sun City Center Florida holding Korda Wakefield airplane flew perfectly want meet 6 important members Birmingham Aero Modelers Assoc BAMA FLYERS Mike Morrison Toney Walker Nick Nevell Brande Morrison Jim Morgan Dan Howell District has two new competent experienced famous Control Line Flyers have appointed AMA Assoc VPs Ward Van Dozer Tom Morris report Ward comes like breath fresh air Recently Georgia Cobb County Sky Rebels held annual Stunt Conspiracy Control Line Contest Good weather Dondi Garrison pictured below won INTERMEDIATE SIG Chipmunk standing father find out father Garrisons first name Ill re run snap Anyway little kid good flyer October 1994 151 aoove tne .JUtt INALL Awaro netng presented Pat Hartness left Neal Kilby right plenty other faces tn picture could identified find out names Ill print here below Wtllam Uavss ot toe Metrolina Control Line Society preparing SKY DANCER next flight thanks tor ntce report Waro 1 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President 308 1KY 40310 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bsuer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginseille MO 64037 Home 616 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Faa 616 564-7761 started month June u trip full size fly-in hosted another group Im member American Yankee Association As Grumman-American driver like attend fly-ins can just like attend modeling activities fly-in held house faces runway allows hours enjoyment watching airplanes course picnic drawing card too would expect normal full-size things discussed full-size affair Right Wrong learned couple guys talking modelers discussion point modelling son great time hope did too Ill see future Im sureAlas attend new field opening Portage IN area following Sunday passed needed catch up rest badly hope new field Midwest Sundowners roaring success can still remember pleasant trips Ive made field swap shops past hope new field lost encroachments very long time second weekend June found Muncie grand opening new museum very nice fly-in Saturday just beautiful part just wish showed up trip new museum would have worth As entered new museum first time since council meeting April couldnt believe what seeing museum just beginning take shape saw last As walked could see recessed displays completed just beginning worked April new hobby shop just like old hobby shop visited first time early seventies found hobby Kits displayed Lew McFarlands Euclid Avenue store Lexington KY ages newer hobby shop atmosphere same home little shop museum wasnt alone As stood others same dream world warm feeling say least course day ended very well food tummy plenty good company large number stuck around music played Pink Cadillacs Im sure anyone did dancing hope As headed little bird home somewhat later planned worth Sunday caught up some maintenance airplane headed local FAA chapter meeting Before did either stopped few minutes CL Lew McFarland host second event two weeks time showed up winds just right CL stunt show road Alas winds picked up little later hope fellas contest got some early points Really dont think mattered much having great time another Lews crews laid back affairs next weekend terribly hot decided stay home near air conditioner Trips anywhere very short ended up back house cool Yeah looked weather maps just case hidden thunderstorms haze made think twice about venturing far home really enjoyed air conditioner last weekend June touch go Saturday went Muncie annual IMAA fly-in hosted Chapter #48 IMAA count down years past flying great bit windy due some frontal activity brave got things rolling wind subsided some pilots got brave day successI got opportunity take second look museum went over headquarters conduct some business just impressed time earlier month crowd folks coming just engrossed what saw ones saw earlier month wonder time got chance thank Mike Fulmer work man has lot plans museum has way headquarters museum will true showplace see cant wait see gets way Hes off good startThats travels Rain arrived end thoughts further travelling What did I worked new model course know its hard believe Im building new model miracles happen fact have almost completed airframe can see covering going less week thats fast building Im hoping new fire thats set under will remain hot enough get back full size project Time will tell Its photo session time Lets see some sent some time ago Al Schroeder member Lexington Model Airplane Club Lexington KY taken mall show Lexington KY year wrote about earlier columns Alas can show couple because airplanes photo difficult pick good see Ah thats goodness Id rather have mall show thats got lot good stuff show have everyone decided go flying expense show Yeah happens first photo guess can pick out Mig Zero well enough Corsair hidden behind Zero Way back back table full goodies large hardware club gets biggy stuff pretty much Like us getting prime lives can finally have time build beautiful creations fly too 152 Model Aviation Bruce Bradhury Prez Muncie Skychiefs sent next two taken mall show year first Bruce explaining hobby some visitors said tumout very good can see some nice machinery show too next ui Dave Crabtree utscusssng inc plumbing jet Jack Rector now tev S neao DacK toe snop s nave model finish Enough now pe can make out military stuff tables guess will also notice lot Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd 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 North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hi fellow modelers wherever months article Jean Lasik AVP District VII Holland Michigan Im filling Pete Waters give him well-deserved break Folks dont know VPs other AMA officials Im having trouble submitting article magazine have month still conducting businesses jobs etc us out complain isnt enough being done try volunteering help make better Its easy might think have contacted anyone complaints problems accolades local southwest area state Michigan must well Im member Tulp City Air Force Model Club Holland Michigan would like share some activity held annual mall show Westshore Mall May 7th 8th request mall space received some skepticism past years now has proved its worth mall management requested return next year volunteered participate funds door prize extended public relations announcements far cry reports Ive some clubs pay use mall feel very good about relationship mall accompanying photos show some movers shakers made happen large percentage members participated also big thanks goes well TCAF recently erected shelter protect frequency board transmitter impound rack occasionally modeler two during bad weather shelter designed portable except posts set concrete idea protect investment should become necessary move main structure bolts together roof panels 2 x 4 lumber sheet steel removable sections Youll notice hands make light work Well least photo other photo shows guy working Rich DeZeeuw ten including photog Jim Lasik give much needed sidewalk superintendent advice hope hasnt bored seems what doing Holland probably typical 95% model clubs country hope have nice field enjoy have fun flying whatever preference After thats what its about isnt Youve read about passing beloved fellow members too frequently have suffered loss dear friend fellow modeler Don Hovenga passed away suddenly October 28th 1993 Don staunch supporter club always help occasions arrived first left last self-appointed photographer supplied own PA system fun-flys contests Don won TCAF Modeler Year award two years running No else nominated Don never anything bad say about anyone anything will miss him would like close way Don ended letters telephone conversations know would mean out Have good day today October1994 153 worksmany supervise Best Show co-winner Mart Wright Extra 300 show committee made happen L R Bob Kovacs Larry Waters Martin Young Harry Burgess Roger Van Valkenburg Plaque winners L-H Mart Wright Bob Kovacs Martin Young Roger Van Valkenberg Harry Burgess Ken Haynes Best Show co-winner Bob Kovacs AD-4 Skyraider Imi i-iui e1 b i Arkansos Louisiana New Mexico 0klahomo Texas Gene Hempel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Fifth Annual Small Steps 111994 Little Rock Arkansas famous over District VIII home Small Steps II Fly-In Located near center USA draws modelers seven states year 72 entries signed up flew number modelers brought models did fly Fly-In unique because similar smaller scale way National Model Airplane Championships used heyday types models welcome limiting factor being size engine cannot exceed 28 cu displacement number models far greater other Fly-In anywhere area conservative estimate would between two three hundred models two half days Free Flight gliders rubber powered CO-2 Electric U-control both scale stunt RC ROW rocket electric sailplanes flew absolutely perfect weather Paul Wellenburg FanTrainer fame new 020-powered Spitfire scratch built Guillows plan Joe Wagner noted model journalist flew Klemm L-25 Graupner Kit Joes words parts almost fit interesting note Klemm L-25 popular light plane world number years after 1926 no killed injured until 1960 Diesel Doctor Eric Clutton set up shop spent time educating modelers easy way get along diesel engines HA Thomas true greats modeling beautiful semi-scale Spitfire top everything off Vein Williams showed us make cowls canopies shrinking drink bottles over form heat gun going Randy Randolph editor Model Airplane News became famous being pilot fly tree 154 Model Aviation 4Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh allowed fly some models cryed blues GREAT TIME highlight Small Steps II Olympic Small Model Fly-Off younger modelers utilizing Guillows Strato Streaks Bowker family did again took medals winner gold Kurt Bowker silver Christopher Bowker Bronze John Bowker gratifying see young people participating hobby would like thank FARM club Little Rock Arkansas generous hospitality especially Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Steve Staples District VIII AVP Arkansas chauffeuring around missed event Saturday night party GREAT Plan next year make event pic Flyoff winners L-R standing Randy Wilhite Co-CD Kurt Bowker gold medalist Steve Staples District VIII AVP CD Kneeling L-R John Bowker silver Christopher Bowker bronze iviass iauncn Guillow ~rato Streaks furnished FARM Club Olympic Flyoff younger modelers Buddy Irwin PT-i Original aircratt first Air Force trainer Convair L-R Joe Wagner noted model journalist H Thomas prototype Spitfire Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh 0S 25 power - contingent Small Standing L-R John Lowry Mike Brooks Chuck Stobaugh Bill Haskins Wendell Roberts Kneeling L-R Jim White Emmett Fry Ron McDonald Sanford McDonald Robert Wampler Cox 020-powered model Model Aviation plans raui weiienerg wiin u uu-powereu Spitfire Guillow plan scratch-built A-la powered Cox Black Widow pusher Don Meyling trom Dadeville ALB wiIfl OS 25-powered Sea Cruiser 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota first Saturday May found several float flyers curling fingers around warm cups coffee prepared first float fly season Dave Larsen first air Foxbat 40ish temps north breezes made flying bit invigorating Everist Pit west airport Mary Rosenboom made last minute point before firing up new Seamaster surprisingly flew great Rob Ambur Don Hughes assisted him Don got see semiscale Seawind alrfor short time prepared fly teal final pre-flight check turned up missing window Roger Lang flying Seamaster Canadair CL-215 now powered two Royal 28s found out provide enough power enough CL-215 will fly very nicely engine Dennis Richards Ron Houske made trek Sioux City float fly Dennis flying new Spacewalker II powered Quadra 42 Ron flew Dennis Johnson attending USD brought Super Cub also sported gas engine Both flew well Thanks coming Hawarden adding excitement Beresford Area Radio Flyers Alcester South Dakota News Colorado Fathers Day Fly-In BigTime Blast VP Jack Donahue put together heck fly-in new field past Fathers Day Pilots brief 0830 Drawn Prizes awarded ten minutes Big prizes awarded eightdeep random draw began exactly 1130 Jack probably gave away $350 worth merchandise club-sponsored event made event kit donation Custom Hobbies Jack Merritt heavily discounted purchases Eagles Nest Phil Nuckles Thank gentlemen entire pit area west runway filled modelsprobably thirty plus Get nary crash midair An absolute blast reportedly attended Thanks Jack fine effort Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Colorado Float Fly year very successful well attended float fly due efforts Glen Miller promoted event throughout metro area acquired over twenty prizes given away Also site Dean Chandler acquired city reservoir easier get very good beach area some shade trees 21 registered flyers brought 28 float planes few RC boats pilots came far away Fairplay Colorado Springs Fort Collins float fly generated over $200 club treasury know look forward next float fly hope have some sort float-equipped plane float fly pleasure meeting talking Bruce Stenulson form Fairplay Colorado Bruce has small RC-type business producing float plans kits plans Skyfox airplane other things RC Unfortunately us came way fly float-equipped Skyfox brought wrong transmitter taking him showed float designed constructed out balsa work art Bruce good discussion about float designsince read recent article Model Aviation Ed Westwood have accumulated Andy Lennons Chuck Cunninghams articles fioatsBruce claimed floats very efficient would get plane off water hurry minimum spray disappointed course invited Jefco Float Fly following Sunday Bear Creek Lake Lakewood went found Bruce Skyfox correct transmitter Well Bruce fired up engine took plane water cleared takeoff pushed throttle full forward took fingers off sticks plane moved quickly straight ahead got up step ready lift off before Bruce used touch up elevator get flyingWithout asking Bruce asked wanted fly jumped chance did sorts maneuvers including inside outside loops rolls stall turns cuban eights What combination look forward getting some Bruces float Skyfox plans next year Phil Youngren Boulder Aeromodeling Society Boulder Colorado News Kansas May fun fly resounding success Somehow managed sandwich decent flying day possible mite breezy late afternoon people flew flew counted sixteen aircraft flight line Way go guys Timed Takeoff Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Time Glide 1 Jerry Sneddeker 2 Jerry Wilson 3 Donnie Shearer One-Minute Timed Rolls 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson 3 Ed Hamlin Hidden Spot Landing 1 Case Morris 2 Russell Johnson October 1994 155 Ed Hanlin High Plains Radio Control Club Dodge City Kansas e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Aisa 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 Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al WillIamson 445 Westby 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 Southern California Receive New Flying Site As promised last month recent success stories achieved through cooperative efforts directed towards acquisition new flying sites recently unveiled Hemet California June 1 1994 Metropolitan Water District Southem California presented draft recreational plan Domenigoni Valley Reservoir Project Located Diamond Domenigoni valleys southwest Hemet water conservation project will create 4500-acre lake surrounded hy 8000 acres parks special habitat areas Included recreational plan ten-acre model airplane flying site 40 acres overflightOver eighteen month period local AMA chartered club Hemet Model Masters worked 38-member community based Recreation Working Group development recreational plan inclusion flying site help educate working group regarding technical aspects aeromodeling safety sound propagation club conducted several flight demonstrations local flying field Club President Tom Johnson several members club attended numerous committee meetings answer questions allay concerns Local District X Associate Vice President John Krohn Tucson AVP Bob Reynolds met local club discuss acquisition procedures District VP met recreational working group convey critical need flying sites Southern California cooperative effort has kept flying site issue alive through development recreational plan however final approval site subject results evaluation site potential noise operational impact though access site anticipated until late 1996 early 1997 continued effort needed further express tremendous need site its potential use compatibility modeling activities Hemet Model Masters committed providing continued leadership towards development management site however assistance other modeling organizations interested participating project certainly encouraged welcomed information regarding project can contact Tom Johnson 909 927-4026 District X members Costa Rica As past years number District Xers traveled south spring annual Tropical Fun Fly San Jose Costa Rica Organized District X Frequency Coordinator Eloy Marez group year consisted Eloy K&Bs John Brodbeck Colonel Robert Thacker Bob Thacker coming home Best Glider award group great time did terrific job representing District AMA hoped attend Costa Rica Fun Fly group year however other commitments required postpone trip Next year event will held March will include one-design event Sigs Wonder flying wing District X team planned enter competition hope attendance help cheer youre interested attending competing next years event complete details available Eloy Marez following special report submitted Bob Hargarten Santa Paula California First Camarillo Flying Circus June 8 1994 Second Class Perry Officer Bill Scott stationed Navy Air Weapons Center Pt Mugu California reenlisted US Navy four years ceremony took place Camarillo Flying Circus RCfield witnessed Bills division chief several club members also participated ceremony Leonard Jennings flag bearer Bob Hargarten retired US Navy Commander administered oath Bob retired 21 years ago did nor have unform fit wore Navy flight jacket Just prior ceremony Reggie Tunstall made two passes over field full-scale homemade French-design monoplane commemorate occasion Following reenlistment Bill changed out unform joined everyone great day RC flying Congratulations Bill good luck continued naval carrier thanks Bob sending special report know Camarillo club honored have Bill select clubs flying field site reenlistment District X extremely honored have its members serving such distinction armed services Thats now Till next time epem safeandkeepemflyn 56 Model Aviation ium Saturday June 25 PerfeCt ridge soaring Conditions prevail Torrey Pines glider site La Jolla California lers Trom waiks c enjoy perfect weather soaring conditions Torrey Pines ui ILiUE III LdI II dY~I C UICUUCC CLI Knights Round Circles 5th Annual Knights Joust Whittier Narrows California June 11-12 consingens ~osoa niCa onn 15 discussing model engines Fly attendee Evelyn Rodriquez Barbosa bargain hunters attended San Diego County Association Model Clubs 1994 Stadium Swap Meet held Jack Murphy Second Class Petty Officer Bill Scott US Navy sworn four-year reenlistment Camarillo Flying Circus flying site June 8 • Pt 11 L6t STEM 1 in Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Sos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA g8684 Gil Horalman 4109S Driflwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Sealtle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 761 Lillooel Cl LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Walson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Please note change address Some still sending old street address Id appreciate changing new box number Also some still sending old box number need change new Both Post Office would appreciate Free Flight scene Willamette Club will hold Fall Annual Parkers Field Oct 1-2 Strat-O-Bats host Autumn Thrash & SAM 8 Harts Lake Prairie October 15-16 94 Regionals Eugene produced few surprises new record Frank Hunt III set new B-Speed record 17995 mph cant get much closer 180 Frank Congratulations surprise came Stunt competition David Fitzgerald number 2 man US Precision Aerobatics Team took first two points ahead Ted Fancher number 1 Team third place Paul Walker just 35 points behind David Since Paul current World Champion competitors close will well represented China Incidentally Eugene Prop Spinners invite Eighth Annual Fall Follies October 23 flying field across Mablon Sweet Airfield north Eugene contest will include four classes Precision Aerobatics beginner intermediate advanced expert John Thompson CD trophies through 3rd like racing show up Prop Spinners Really Racing 94 Also Mahlon Sweet 22nd October day racing including Mouse Class & II NW AMA Goodyear Slow Rat Rat NW Sport NW Super Sport Trophies through 3rd Recently got newsletter club south east Idaho Bear River Aeromodelers NL called Bear Flyer edited Don Toomer want welcome Bear River Modelers group Some may want include mailings things members might want show up hear about things members would want attend have neat Fun Fly spring might want hear about dont have Dons address wrote club Secretary Wendell Johnson 2942 Wood Canyon Road Soda Springs ID 83276 hed probably see Don got Earlier year Terry Caton President Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana talked about using 13-ft Peck Polymers Blimp various functions past year Terry wrote Missoulas Southgate Mall after Malls Marketing Director Monte Turner got commitment T-Birds provide pilots project blimp flown Harry Adams Field House both Mens Womens Basketball games used blimp deliver about 30 coupons crowd numbered 5 thousand 9 thousand depending game coupons provided various merchants mall Mechants could attack logos sides blimp exposure Terry said initial flights nervewracking first took some experience learn avoid drafts caused ventilating system pleasantly surprised leam crowd reacted close encounters very well folk would simply bump blimp back course According Terry As result effort Mall has budgeted $300 year purchase trophies us provides kinds support Annual Spring Mall Show use blimp mall show Mall attaches club logo We/ye discovered little good will goes long way worthy project especially residing near University town some pictures blimp work left T-Bird Prez Terry Caton left Mall Manager Doug Anderson RI IMP mascot U Montana Grizzly its permanent Kathy Duncan came up something totally new to tell about time Lucy Brock finished Sig Spacewalker II ready fly first rime sent following missive number folk invited maiden voyage Spacewalker II third flight Ultimate Bi-Plane Spacewalker 7-foot wing-span airplane have building spare time past nine months Now comes nervous time getting air first time Will fly Did step building process correctly step 92 page 57 instruction book important Well its time find out Butterflies will dancing stomach cold beer needed allowed flying what will suffice good party Seventeen RC Pilots have invited technical support Family friends have invited moral support RC pilots have invited bring own planes entertain give feeling flying seat pants Anyone wanting try hand flying will encouraged instructed So bring family enjoy country see plane fly first time hopefully barbeque lunch hamburgers hot-dogs fixings will provided Give call know cook signed LUCY Cathy pointed out Lucy provided food fixins coming out party aircraft ber 1994 157 iuciuoeis 01 mc u -nirus suau gift certincates card kicker under gondola Lucy Brock Spacewalker weighed 14 lb. used Saito 1504S Dower 1-ULY S sS 120 Southgate logo pdnlmncut out Mustard Seed logo Velcro attached thus can easily switched Lucy aircraft