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FCC Respects AMA Position Regarding New RC Frequencies recent letter AMA s legal counsel ad vised AMA current FCC consideration RC other frequencies letter follows gives evidence AMA s 1976 cam paign continuing efforts having im pact recently sent copy Spectrum Alternatives Personal Radio Services pre pared Personal Radio Planning Group FCCs Office Plans Policy Un fortunately unable obtain addi tional copies report beyond single copy supplied thought important therefore summarize report able read complete text Basically study group examined seven frequency bands suggested real location Personal Radio Services include reserve bands 894-902 928947 MHz Land Mobile 800 MHz band allocation addition two re served bands study suggested 26952696 MHz band International Fixed Public 2754-2800 MHz band Government 2980-2989 MHz band International Fixed Public 222-224 MHz band Govern ment/Amateur Radio Service planning group conducted study assumed frequency band would potentially available part frequen cy band could reallocated auto matically causing users existing service lose service personal radio service frequency band would cause acceptable low interference users other frequency bands cost relocating existing users other parts spectrum already allocated same service would acceptably low Apparently also considered social value services would have re locate international treaty obligations whe ther band could economically used personal radio service finally possible frequency related biological hazards due ra diation study identified seven segments spectrum listed below potentive sources spectrum expanded personal radio service indicating further study being undertaken respect specific prob lems might develop frequency band identified reallocated personal radio service Frequency Band 2695 -2696 MHz 2754-2800 MHz 2980-2989 MHz 2991-3000 MHz 22200-22400 MHz 89400-90200 MHz 92&00-94700 MHz Domestic Allocation International Fixed Government International Fixed International Fixed Govt/Amateur Rsrvd/Land Mobile Rsrvd/Land Mobile direct interest Academy study examined possibility reallocating present radio control channels expanded personal communications voice service reallocation specifically rejected study group stated Radio Control Service used mainly model control popularly control model airplanes eight channels avail able 269-28 MHz seven channels 72-76 MHz available secondary basis number licensees has grown around 40000 June 1975 72000 June 197680% growth large meetings modelers 10 channels may used time Modelers have experienced se vere interference both frequency bands undesirable because can lead property damage serious injury New ra dio control frequencies would therefore desirable Until radio control service spectrum would available other per sonal radio purposes Thus may seen Academys program encouraging individual modelers obtain own radio control licenses paying dividends FCC government agencies concerned num bers rapid growth licensees service has scored significant point would reallocate RIG frequencies recognition pre sently available RIG frequencies avail able reallocation additional R/C assignments necessary alleviate frequen cy congestion large meets wahted know sound program individual licensing has urge Academy continue its indi vidual licensing encouragement demonstrable value progressing model ers R/C interests Yours very truly Jeremiah Courtney August1977 53 Prom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r AMA L Henry Hank Struck center receives Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Walt Good left AMA Vice-President Cliff Piper looks Event 1977 District 1 Annual AMA Meeting Weatford Mass Piper master ceremonies Good featured speaker chairman AMAs Hall Fame Committee Photo Jim Parker ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1976 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1976 12/31 INCOME Memberships Jr/Sr @$3 jr/Sr @$5 Jr/Sr @$10 Open Family @$10 Open @$12 Open @$17 Booster @$5 Less Partial Yr Total Memberships Life Memberships Club Charters & Insurance Meet Sanction Insurance Meet Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Advertising & Direct Sales Nats Income net Supply Sales net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Budget 1977 Rev 3/31 Number Amount 9306$ 27918 5152575 180518050 8808800 24965299580 28033476561 116575 7067 65620$826992 245000 3296770 134470 406750 263934 1015049 1046806 125150 539189 192994 1100 34615 1438 4280 6000 dgg300 -010812 1 000 1071 1 000 Total Income$97743325$1012608 aDoes include salaries overhead $10175385 bDoes include allocation $247451 magazine option part dues c Does include salaries overhead budgeted $1 16590 dDoes include allocation $259826 budgeted magazine option part dues Actual 1976 12/31 EXPENSE Budget 1977 Rev 3/31 Salaries$33851208$363613 Annuity107366612800 Taxes221774724000 Subtotal37142621400413 Rent 218 Telephones 344 Postage 2180864 Membership Processing 896238 Membership Insurance 138350 Rulebooks 0887 M/A & Reprints direct costs 429030 FAI Meetings Teams etc 0365 Public Relations 64880 Scholarship Program 00 Film Projects 1796701 Film Library 46 Officer Service 3418062 Staff Travel 398 NAA Div Fee 1282825 Office Supp Stanery & Eq Maint 1893525 Print Supplies 51 7231 Insurance 84550 Depreciation 31 Legal & Audit 366500 Bad Debts 6250 22116 12454 25916 72608 62905 7800 26939 20000 1000 22000 5000 36113 6300 26939 20838 5690 6900 8000 7800 1060 Total Expense$94069916$1065759 Excess Expense Over Income budget 53151 Net Income Year 1976 673409 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash/Checking Accounts$27989000 Petty Cash15000 Cash/Savings Accounts412. Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances/Employees Nats Trophy Sponsorship M/A Advertising Deferred Charges paid advance M/A Future Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Dup Supplies Membership Supplies Rulebooks Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Reserve 780828 320952 289500 j20 . 1334582 516182 972083 398627 3045237 770800 607 9270 2693181 al Assets$84248912 1298412 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable$ 4522024 Employees Escrow442800 Payroll Taxes9058 Deferred Income service due Membership Dues/i 97753146775 Club Charters & Insurance unds Held Trust FAI Indoor Team Program 2526900 FAI FF Team Program FAI Soaring Team Program FAI RC Aerobat Tm Program Scholarship Howard McEntee AMA Property Eight-Ball 7037511 Liberty Bell_________ Surplus Balance 1/1/76 Adj Mag Credit writeoff Adj Audit net Income Year 1976 202 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84248912 61690 1313117 346500 422633 530315 109700 596642 23000 122681 15037250 2519258 997715 Big World Champs Effort Underway press time final preparations being made turn 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield Ohio About 100 visitors 23 countries includ ing 60 pilots registered mail way US meantime final details being arranged selection US team same event same site Selection team just few days before World Cham pionships typicalin case devel oped out necessity Last year expected Austria would host World Championships Sep tember 1977 So US team selection scheduled late June same year idea minimize time between team selection departure overseasit thought couple months would enough travel planning other details late 76 Austrian offer cancelled site problems developed AMA stepped got job order prevent event being dropped out 1977 contest calendar due corn mittments Nats August feas ible time World Championships US over 4th July weekendjust days after team selection finals continued page 57 54 Model Aviation Number Amount 8863$ 2658900 490245000 17191719000 839839000 2377628531200 2669845386600 10954500 ______673050 62494 $78761150 - $ 4973882 - - 55516550 3526278 *47I *4li 64ftVc~ 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WHAT WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR! birds singing breeze whis pering flowers swaying ballet clouds smiling joy very air itself filled withMODEL AIRPLANES FRINGE BENEFIT FOR AMAS PRESIDENT rode American Airlines California MACS Show very important Na tionals planning meeting asked stewar dess copy new timetable good-lookin tall stewardess handed timetable noticed picture cover Americans stewardes ses Lo behold picture same good-lookin stewardess just handed timetable exchanged AMA busi ness card autograph chatted took card up cockpit few minutes came back proudly tell two three officers up front model airplane buffs about thati fly American stewardess looks fa miliar may have seen AA timetable just might Nancy Larson Dallas THOSE AMERICAN AIRLINES OFFICERS MIGHT enjoy advicenever put off till tomor row what can today DO IT TODAY enjoy can again morrowi Model airplaning good example WASHINGTON IS THE HUB OF THE NATION old friend Hap Hazard says hub finds nuts hold ing together BUT WHILE KIDDING ABOUT WASH INGTON dont like owe government Id lot rather owe OURS other ONE SOLID THING IN WASHINGTON IS THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS would very proud knew just admired AMA ganizations AMA deals especi ally NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AS SOCIATION its other divisions deep respect healthy expanding facts figures services SMILE WITH PRIDE ALL YOU AMA MEMBERS! AQUOTE FROM FRANKLIN P JONES easiest way refold road map later inspired new thought relative aeromodeling easiest way start balky engine isLATER Agree R/C SPORTSMAN NOW SUNDAY PAPER R/C SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE has fast-improving tabloid-type publication MACS Show California nice-guy Jim Sunday announced has taken over ownership magazine Exec Director John Worth wished Jim very best new venture also exchanged promises cooperation between R/C Sportsman AMA during pleasant exchange occured now aeromodeling has true Sunday paper Good luck Jim Sunday! AS THE MODELER LEFT THE HOUSE called back over shoulder Honey Im going down hobby shop Ill back about $20 WORTH THINKING ABOUT Compromise neither getting wanted nor giving everything away least gets something nothing BORED GO FLY KITE chance momentarily tired building rebuilding model planes wife tells go fly kite youngster insists go him fly kite have suggestion keep hand use what have learned model aviation might look line kites SHAPED LIKE AIRPLANES Stratton Air Engineering Co Los Alamitos CA really clever kites designed biplanes triplanes 4-wingers designer Craig Stratton describes energy-less airplanes powered wind alone Stratton has just announced replica kite Wright Flyer might tempted put 010 020 049 gas engine Strattons kites help wind known Squadron Kites can found hobby toy shops ads air modeling magazines OLD FRIEND OF MINE IVAN AWFULITCH watching fly said another buddy Watching Johnny fly soon get used never getting used SOLO CLUB CERTIFICATE FROM SPOKANE Chud Thompson Editor Barons Model Club newsletter MONOCLE cute name sent copy certificate club issues upon completion members first successful solo flight award new idea lots clubs same thing want thank Chuck reminding kind little device can keep enthusiasm up club Per haps note Chuck Thompson N 4017 Monroe Spokane WA 99205 will get copy certificate copy you also might like exchange newsletters PUZZLE OVER THIS Trying decide just what leftover pieces balsa after complete model airplane like trying figure out what rest turtle after make turtle-neck sweater WANT TO MAKE HIT WITH YOUR WIFE Fellows have overdoing mod eling just bit lately following might wise hint Records show no woman history has ever shot husband washing dishes! NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCALE MODELERS Some leaders scale modeling such Claude McCullough Mike Stott Bill Northrop Jim Crummy others mak ing motions toward forming special interest group scale modelers As have done other special interest modelers certainly offer blessing good wishes AMAs active dedicated scale modelers has offered pivot-point organization being formed may contact Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 HEAVENS ABOVE FOR GOOD MODELERS Since assume modelers GOOD PEOPLE should assure us August1977 55 Success Anaheim Ca is. smiles Sc mard Johnny Clemens Barnard shows directing staff photo telling AMA President Johnny Clemens yeas show successes Background picture AMAs impressive show booth far cry single wooden table few years back eventual trip Heaven Ill bet FAA will tell us can go first 400 feet model airplane! CALENDAR WITH NEWSLETTERGCRCC Robert Moorman received newsletter FLIGHTLINE Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club Enclosed newsletter calendar month showing schedule instructor assignments day experienced club structors have agreed make themselves available given evenings aid begin ners calendar also shows meeting nights forth calendar-with-newsletter idea looks like fine idea certainly does entire training program address Robert Moorman 3489 Edgeview Dr Cin cinnati OH 45213 Im sure would send sample calendar wish probably exchange newsletters GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATE ever put yourself place interested uninformed spectator flying field Neatly lettered cards place near model flying field would great thing uninformed could have name type model purpose model power other technical informationalong YOUR NAME address should also available club poster club information sheets anyone interested joining AND DONT FORGET AMA has BEAUTI FUL NEW FOLDERS available AMA Headquarters just asking SHOW YOUR PRIDE AE ROMODE LING IN THE PUBLIC EYE pride art building flying miniature aircraft growing time thank goodness have gotten over old timidity embarrassment letting world know just much fun get great sport hobby image aero modeling sort people have chosen form personal expression rapidly reaching level proper dignity eye public new miniature aircraft image being established ways con sumer shows flying demonstrations air shows mall shows publicized competitions making strong contribution group isnt yet doing pitch help public really having fun watching US have fun can rest assured old toy airplane tag being corrected folks see themselves first hand aint toys model airplane am digni fied golfer carrying sack expen sive sticks tennis enthusiast paying high fees hitting ball back forth over imaginery fence CONSUMER SHOWS have become greatest rallying points information devices includes such sparkling shows WRAMS New York WEAK SIG NALS Toledo MACS SHOW Califor nia Chicago area EXPO SHOW outstanding new SOUTHWEST MODEL ERS SHOW Dallas bunch other shows expositions little smaller also carrying torch aeromodel ing Several outstanding clubs com bining shows competition sponsorship AMA District Meetings Dis tricts VII Xl have served way WRAMS SHOW Westchester has outgrown available space becoming popular year impossible attend WRAMS SHOW getting hobbyexcited WEAK SIGNALS R/C CONFER ENCE Toledo moved much larger quar ters year jammed larger space SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held first time last January such new-born success next January 21st 22nd will expanded about three times space over 160 booths excite ment held Texas State Fairgrounds MACS SHOW has ever-expanding center hobby excitement Anaheim Convention Center California latest word show will moved Long Beach next year take advantage space better choice dates great shows glow success ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS proud have active part excite ment As shows have grown AMAs par ticipation has grown single bare wood en table very handsome very professional booth AMA members can proud Having AMA booth shows meetings offers direct-to-AMA-Headquarters method signing up new renewal memberships also gives individual member place person talk about membership problems might exist events some highest AMA offi cers person greet individual member requests AMA send displays representatives worthy gatherings ever-increasing Executive Council has approved funds buying booth display materials goal have stan dard booth available AMA District perhaps three feature booths available strategic locations around country AMA WILL IMPROVE THE IMAGE! WITH YOUR APPROVAL AND HELP! TAKE YOUR TIME WITH YOUR BUILDING Dont forget probably man ever got work done Friday Robinson Crusoe Stolen quote ON THE WALL UNIV OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE LEAD FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES! Several AMA members shows such WRAMS MACS WEAK SIGNALS forth have looked over AMA pins patches said Dont have jewelry something can take home wife such fine suggestion atti tude can bet AMA looking know items sources please send information Larry Bolich Frank Ehling AMA HQ IF YOU ATTEND THE NATS IN RIVERSIDE restaurant has placemats found quote like reads THOSE WHO BRING SUNSHINE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS CANNOT KEEP IT FROM THEMSELVES restaurant has beautiful quotes beautiful pies ever saw name Squires Univer sity Blvd AT NATS PLANNING MEETING always lot argument revolving around choice ideal flying site events years Nats several excellent Free-Flight sites suggested different opinions people involved After several rounds argument officials tongue cheek said dont just pick site keep secret until last moment same contest-wise official offered fur ther tongue cheek advice suggesting put entry blank protests should made out advance submitted well before time event order Contest Directors could consider prob lems leisure perhaps aid Duija Board crystal ball gives chance mention planning meetings organization has gone upcomingNatsin RIVER SIDE CALIFORNIA national meet previously Better plan attend Aug 7-14 also gives chance offer re minder NO MATTER WHAT THE COMPETITION WHEN THERE IS FRIENDSHIP AND RESPECT EVERYBODY WINS AS THE AIRLINE SAYS FLY UNITED! Two AMA familys active young folks have decided make team Control Line fliers organizers Ben Sasnett Patty Sak now Ben Patty Sasnett guess modelers language have taken two monoplanes combined biplane can FLY UNITED Best wishes Ben Patty AMA GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGSWHAT interesting news letters receive paper called Clip pings GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB Minneapolis MN club lucky have double-duty volunteer VIC LEERHOFF has stuck chin out both club presi dent newsletter editor Watch hoss possible future AMA presidential timber want share some colorful language Vic uses articles quoteHis plane took air eagle takes wing flew great dexterity skill until time enter landing pat tern As plane lowered near ground ready touch down happened earth swelled rose up swallowed plane chewed up belched spit up re mains scattering what left field Vic pretty heady stuff sound like very colorful fellow may appoint write some model airplane soap opera STREAMLINES FROM ROMEO MICHIGAN new newsletter editor ROMEO AREA RIC CLUB DON LAWRENCE gave closing line column edi torial quote ANY TIME WE FLY WERE MAKING MEMORIES LETS MAKE THEM ALL GOODI ****aII now*4t* 56 Model Aviation CORRECTION TO NOMINATION INFO Last months magazine page 94 said AMAclection year will 197879 position President errorit should have said Secretary-Treasurer addi tion election will VP positions AMA districts 13 5 79 11 Full details nomination procedures May 77 AMA News section Model Aviation page 66 deadline making nomina tions 8 pm Wednesday August 10 Nats prior start AMA Nomina ting Committee meeting AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBINGOVER 61000 end May still signing up AMA memberships rate well ahead last year 4000 ahead same date year before almost 62000 members well way 65000 predicted 1977 magazine doing well 18% signed up 76 actually 4600 subscribers same time year ago Club chartering also up almost 1300 signed up 77FROM THE FREQUENCY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Last year request form question naire sent AMA Charter Clubs establish some feel number RC li censes CB licenses amateur licenses clubs time piece data should have requested total number members clubs data returned did list total licensed radio operators can come up outstanding bit data total 369 clubs responded following results Class C4600 Class D67 Club License750 Amateur License408 TOTAL RCTYPE5350 Thus based data can say Amateur population range 76% may somewhat high what know time sure gives us good talking point ARRL American Radio Relay LeagueAMAs equivalent ganization ham radio licensees thing found disturbing about data 43 club responses did give club number follow-up would difficult also noted responses 20 clubs could identified RC clubs made statements effect no members clubs held Class C license leads conclusion perhaps some clubs dont know what Class C license true what data indicates great number RC fliers possess type license should stress importance RC fliers get own RC license since present time cost 13c cost postage mail application Total responseClubs Responded Club Name no Club Number Responded no name number Clubs stating no has Class C RC Total listed RC license Total listed CB voice Amateur licenses Total covered Club licenses l covered individual license 369 - 0 5350 - - 67 750 4600 John Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee WORLD CHAMPS continued p 54 finals could held earlier due weather uncertainties parts country An earlier schedule would have pro vided inadequate practice time final ists So fingers crossed planning went over Southern California Nstlonalsyou wont wantto miss other entertainments attractions Use thesecoupons fordiscount admission either both San Diego Zoo heart San Diego new San Diego Wild Animal Park near Es condido 30 miles north Both within easy 2 hour drive March Air Force Base Bring familyl Slsgo SAN DIIGO ZOOUILqNIN1ALARN Preeentthis coupon atthe Group Services window whole family will save special ticket package includes Entrance Zoo 3-mile 40-minute guided bus tour ssion Chil drens Zoo Adults 16 over $315 $375 value Children 4-15895 $115 value Children 4 under Free Free Parking Offer good June 1 thru Sept 61977 Limit persons party Cashiers Cadee A-3g2 C-492 Present coupon San Diego Wild Animal Park whole family will save complete ticket package includes Admission Nairobi Vil lage e Three exciting live animal shows 0 Kilimanlaro Hiking Trail le 50-minute Wgasa Bush Line Monorail tour Adults 16 over $425 $500 value Children 6-15 $210 $250 value Children 5 under Free Free Parking Offer good June 1 thru Sept 61977 Limit S parsons party Cashiers Codes A-iSO C-230 August1977 57 Visit World Famous San Diego Zoo San Diego Wild Animal Park Neat Nets dorm accommodations Univ CalifRiverside have two bed desk bookshelf combinations per room plus two closets air conditioning details available upon request AMA HO including reservation form basic cast $7 per person per night WORLD CHAMPS cont ahead based picking team weekend before team members would have fly World event knowledge no team ever selected late just barely out side 48 hours required Federa tion Aeronautique Internationale freezing team makeup theory idea greathave team perform World Championships still red hot team finals practice problemsextra time off work little rest between no time model rebuilding got destroyed FAI builder model rule prevents using someone elses airplane hardly time team members work practice together came together due lot hard work lot people AMA cluding National Society RC Aerobatics took whole Masters team selection effort free other AMA vol unteers concentrate World Cham pionships As mid-June therefore two ma jor efforts going simultaneously volving Springfield airport shaping up very well unknown being well weather would cooperatesummer storms Ohio ex pected somewhat affect event other possibly both go rain shine basis no turning back postponing Teams way model ers NY Chicago LA preparing meet top 33 RC Pattern fliers country making last practice flights decide three would represent US stage set Next month well know came out RC TRANSMITTER ID NO LONGER REQUIRED Effective February 24 1977 transmitter identification cards FCC Form 452-C no longer required posted radio equipment operated Citizens RC Ra dio Service However FCC has said long standing requirement 6 meter 5054 MHz transmitter has dispensed amateur equipment still legally identified card plate station call sign licensees name address transmitter identification tags required posted CB RC transmit ters order identify licensee radio equipment presumably aid spection radio equipment FCC field offices However Commission has decided posting transmitter ID card has little enforcement value marginal value requirement might have outweighed burden procedure public recent action Citizens Radio Ser vices have renamed FCC Personal Radio Services individual ser vices have also renamed follows Class Citizens Radio Service frequen cies allocated 460 MHz range has come General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service frequen cies allocated 27 72 MHz range has become Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service fre quencies 27 MHz range has become Citizens Band CB Radio Service Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown prox imity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Connecticut Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asocjat vc-preiide,sa Arohur Eunrent 28 Sandy Hilt Rd. 5 Porttand ME 04t06 Chartes H Learoyd PO Boa 428 W Grotonr MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Beverty Pt. Norwntk CT 06850 John Papaqeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 lot pleasure enjoyment good home-cooked food visited George MacArthur gang up Maine annual banquet May 14th About 30 people George showed slides some recent CL contests thoe involved course model planes good visit Norm Goyer out high desert country California couple weeks last month has fabulous operation running three airports something going out minute just example Ron Howard made movie part filmed Apple Valley Airport named Grand Theft Auto wellknown TV personality came buy ride Norm T-6 hang glider showed up thetraffic pattern day 30 miles away flew Norms Flying Quaker morning nearby dry lake couple channels RC checked out three aircraft including C-182 150 hp fuel injection Citabria thanks other old friend Roger Atwood Northamp ton MA now sales manager Norm surely great time very enjoy able still have fond recollections friends made out Will hopefully able see again during Nats week March AFB Riverside Dont forget big New England RC Champs scheduled Fitchburg Airport Saturday Sunday 25th 26th June column should just about meet deadline event Novice Advanced Expert Pattern also Masters Pattern Sport Scale will events though have slight organizational gliches will good attendance lots good flying Again year early conflict another meet chang ing dates came about another con flict Sometimes just cant win remark about domination Quickie 500 racing triggered some letters defense/ response Presently am asking feed back troops about anticipated needs future enjoyment events New England Should have some answers next column Getting near time think nomina tion odd-numbered Districts Vice Pres ident another two years includes District own New England Nominating procedures have outlined past issues Model Aviation job future still very uncertain cannot fairness du ties required office sure can run again would really like see some nominations come new VP time Nominating Committee meeting will decide personal involvement either try again another two-year term withdraw let couple qualified people wage good clean campaign office NONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN UN LESS NOMINATIONS COME IN BEFORE THE WEDNESDAY OF NATS WEEK now have big business approach running AMA still long long way go lot responsibility involved administration shouldnt come personality contest see can draw vote Select man woman nominate lot considera tion care person may well re sponsible regional AMA site selection decision involving dues headquarters loca tion indirectly involved whole future Academy Model Aeronautics will also have person appoint Contest Coordinator Contest Board members other various advisory peo ple need Mixture full rich tail wheel locked Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer off i cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications link writel 58 Model Aviation AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt left pre sented AMA Distinguished Service Award 495th RC Squadron Mass March 26 Paul Penney accepted group honored hosting annual AMA District 1 meetings several years New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BiB Boss 77-06269th Se. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Dasid Ffield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gngg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockoort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rurary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Saromarco 2062 Emersen Ane Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walre Throne 208 Windenser Rd. Syracuse NY 132t9 Second District Thoughts accurate estimate approxi mately 15% AMA membership Consti tute Competition sector organiza tion high time other 85% come forth inform public great activity involved How? Via show biz route! Go forth per formdemonstrate wholesomeness hobby great contributions can bestow upon community ac cepts very true such competi tive gatherings Nats various kinds Internats considerable value area public relations spectators during week large MODEL ERS know what see rather uninformed newcomers should trying reach EDUCATE THEY working during week can come out weekend witness what remains spectacle other hand non-competitive air-shows weekends alone can MORE effective contests PR tool properly planned executed Flying Things Day District II can proud its great clubs such Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Utica NY Al Brennick presi dent group developed under worthy guidance former president Harvey Clemons balance regards com pet itive non-competitive members has shown unusual unity purpose high degree dedication promotion model aviation matter interest im portance young older folks alike club truly appreciates value week end show biz approach attitude understandable considering its program director Marvin Kowalewski educator Mrs Joan Kowalewski Mary PhD teaching Utica College Syracuse Univer sity wife Joan athletic director seat higher learning reports Flying Things Day Saturday March 26 1977 hit parlance show biz giant step forward model avia tion Marys own words ng Things Day Utica College Syracuse University joint effort College wife Athletic Director Mohawk Valley Club promote modeling Extensive TV radio cable TV newspaper publicity brought out over 500 children over 2500 overall build Delta Darts see two hours AMA movies indoor helicopter demos outdoor flying hot air balloon Glasflugel sailplane framed Piper j-3 hang glider home built Canard Drone helicopters full size craft displaywe used two complete gyms filled place AMA terrific uptake supplied movies Darts Children over place guys came Albany AMA help being approached develop joint EAAModel Aircraft Day local airports Mary has furnished following photos tak en show Much credit goes Mary Kowalewski Mohawk Valley Modelers success Symposium Harold deBolt Roast held Syracuse NY February 12 1977 reported earlier edition column quote Man Central New York Association planned Symposium Roast project initiated Mo hawk Valley Radio Control Modelerskey people Walt Throne Harvey Clemons myself Essentially speakers invited speak Roast possible Sym posiummany cooperated Groups came Ontario Bob Ball company Canadian MAAC past present presidents Furthest Bob McCarthy Chicago IL although sent received responses much California others USA old timers present didnt speakjust came pay tribute Ken Koepple Olean Red Randall dont know wrote invite over year went writing plan ning function Mohawk Club always involved wish thank group opportunity GEAR UP AND LOCKED! fJho eylvansa C West vitgta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Daytee OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharoy 504 2lst So. ViennaWV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wherrey Di. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Co. Lanodale PA 19448 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44t30 Hey guyslets safe recently attend ed public model show put district very worthy cause modelers no thing good intention However es timation flying arrangements very safe know have some rather de finitive safety requirements competition events kinds thats good usually very careful about locating crowd flying avoid overflying thus expos ing people unnecessary risk Pylon Rac ing events example set up require ments minimum separation distances take special precautions orient course away crowd RC Pattern contests always caution fliers avoid overflying restricted areas they forfeit maneuver points flights con duct pull tests Control Line models sure safe control systems AMA pub lishes guidelines flyingsafety events So get careless non competition public gatherings Probably cause want impress crowd also no specific guidelines cover such events Personally feel should guidelines particularly event covered AMA insurance dont know about really dont enjoy looking down spinner Formula moving about 150 mph about 50 altitude headed right head So guys galsbe careful Someone likely killed unless careful Im sure also dont enjoy paying higher insur ance premiums being able buy surance Clubs & Such Model clubs offer lot modelers certainly backbone hobby important features should specific effort aimed aiding beginners novices become safe competent fliers enjoy reading district other newsletters recent issue Greater Cincinnati Ohio RC Club newsletter Flight line noticed schedule month May covering flight instructor schedule guys have arranged average two evenings week running 630 until dark provide flight instruction number clubs have informal arrangements flight instruction however hadnt previously seen formalized schedule Good Show Novel Events Looking something new novel club affair Leading LHMAC August1977 59 J4N OH uIIIl, U 4IIU 501110 U 110 IISL group Delta Dart Duilders three groups 150 youngsters 5I-I IydII U tiIUdIIy /iItd- Oil 11001 guys drove 150 miles help out Indoor nelecopter tlegnt note guards pre vent problems newsletter Greensburg PA noticed planned hold cross country RC race about 84 miles length Dont know re suIts its another example good club activities Have read other such events course Im sure youre familiar Liberty Bell coast-to-coast crossing Flying eight miles may sound easy contend route difficulties try master problem flying automo bile Im sure its easy Special Event will close months short report plug RC Pattern Flyers Masters Con test held 2 & 26 June Springfield OH contest course select three-man US team fly World Championships also held Springfield week following wife Clara also prompts invite can attend events also very unique banquet special doings plan ning held 25th June Scots Inn Springfieldyall come Betawaro rict Columbia land e Nanh carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Sjaalding District IV Vice-Presiderrt 5803 ElIerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Annoosat Vim-Prenid,ts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DE 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centervillo VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winrhrop Dr Fayerreville NC 28301 Just short month remind District IV members RC World Championships Springfield OH will great show shouldnt missed dates 29 june through 4th July should able drive 10 hours 12 depending district live Air Force Museum must can also probably use help running meet year Civil Air Patrol has arranged take care security crowd control jobs member vol unteers will working close action Send HQ note regarding availability call 202 347-2751 planning social events con junction meet well industry displays Most everybody will demonstrations scheduled day besides competition flying grand fi nale will Fourth six-man flyoff after mid-day wind up air show awards banquet operation being organized group guys have meeting months now trying think everything Earl Witt John Worth Tom Rankin Carl Ma roney Phil Edwards Bob Scott Maynard Hill Walt Good John Strong Jack Spalding John Patton myself Some clubs other individuals working near scene CARDS FAST addition Springfield clubs Les Hard will putting out daily newspaper site will worth effort make support ** * ** ** * ** * * Take note new masthead photo month Some third grade students gave talk other day told teacher later looked like skinny Santa Claus Oh well much trying dashing seems some sort contest go ing vice presidential columns cute endings blurred pictures District IV members arise Send cute ends photographic form Ill reprint darkest blurriest can win Alabama da Georgia issippi to Rico V South carolina Tennesser DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Ditlrict V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aneociat Vice-Prealdunta Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Wumer Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kte 550 West Stone Or. Kingsport TN 37600 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez ElO 5th So Eat Villa Rica Boyamon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Boa 127 Scooba MS 39368 Did see mention possible com pulsory AMA magazine subscription page 59 July mag Question should Open AMA members required take maga zine will reflect views vote tell what Clip out coupon mail once PS dont re spond nowdont crab later .... . S MAIL TO Jim McNeiIl 617520th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Should OPEN members required buy Model Aviation magazine yes no El AMA Nn Al l r-mee Include comments letters answered pa.a report excellent place com municate Speaking communication did see what Johnny Clemens say column about District meetings agree Johnny fine exchanging thinking disagree him District V have District meeting far year January 3rd Pinehaven Assn room Charleston SC Well-heralded well attended itwashosted state-wide South Carolina Radio Aircraft Modelers Assn Charleston RC Society Sorry John Its contest season kids its air went Huntsville 17th RCRC Wingding good too dtstingulsned Mr icon L above 1st Masters Shown also L-RJ Travis Martin Bob Stewart Ron showing off Tiger Tail 3 Gossip note repeated buddy Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola bragged other day taught Ron everything knew Ron boy dont see possible cuz Tommy simple FFer like District V Club Month Presented magazine first time Tullahoma TN Coffee Airfoilers busiest clubs United States What better way feature take annual Indoor meet Staged Motlow College Gym attracted top Indoor fliers over District 60 Model Aviation [-eeoc i l~y rococo oruoding Mike Jacksons Phoenix 5 Both rrom Conyer GA Helen called Mike flight line joruwo auuvc LOIC LWU yruio c,oLcorocn ran meet George Smith Edwin Seig ler ran smooth contest Heres reason ncau s,OrrtrtoUrloLdLUr nuwdrd Heath coordinating six flight lines through six call phones hooked together answering CDs would have see system believe Shown above Walt Rozelle very pretty Delores Snyder both Atlanta very long time friend Walt formerly edit ed NFFS important newsletter club high Juniors contests feature entire family building flying together Juniors grow up Open WINNERS Last year scored 1st Outdoor meets both Tullahoma George Batluks Huntsville blast IIlnrns C Indrana C Kentucky C Missoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 919 Mandrake Batavia IL 695 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gilt 216 Stunely Lane Spningfetd IL 62704 John Manhias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cr. Elk Groee VIq. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leeington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifern Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Frank Hughes Secretary Sunchasers Model Club Kansas City MO sent shirt patches booth display Larry Bolich AMA HQ process obtain ing demountable display boards Vice President will smaller cheaper ver sions AMA booth hope have Chicago area RC show next October still need club emblems patches pho tographs QuincyGlu-Devils Control Line Club has sent newsletters titled Hot Shots Devil page far very few put out Con trol Line clubs Another club still has Control Line fliers Aero Angels club Chicago Members also active RC Free Flight club has regular activities electric RTP round-the-pylon models powered 1 2-volt slot car motors controlled rheostat outside circle dont know events have airplanes Slow Speed Sounds like good Indoor event long winters have Aero Angels have club meeting week plan sponsor several Control Line contests summer also mel Ed Banke Walt Rozelle Grayson Ander son Delores Snyder David Barfield Lee Web ster Betts Hornlane back Front rowDavid Trammel Wayne Culpepper Joe Freeman Ken Anderson Gray Killough shown Willie Kinsey Jack Culpepper Brian Webster Tom Killough Lee Webster CDd meet club leader District V Scale Board rep Son Brian former Grand National Champ AMA Nats Heres winners folks John Tudor High Point Man Tom Killough Brian Webster Walt Rozelle Greg Trammel Lee Webster Front David Trammel Gray Killough Wayne Culpepper So models recorded highest times flewthe loftiest cares wanted meet important fliers Its people like behind models column about have excellent newsletter have neglected mention club northwest suburbs Chicago Skylarks RC Club Horace Cain club president sends newsletter Skylarks Skywriting Horace RC Contest Coordinator few years ago quite organizer Skylarks very business-like have about 60 membersmembers must paid up April both club AMA expelled get back club treated new applicants initia tion fees etc club has private leased flying field safety muffler rules strictly enforced have program qualifications pilot red wings advanced pilot blue wings expert pilot yellow wings program expert mighty tough incentive has really turned number pilots club has contest month family picnic no flying banquet end year member important club little group does run things have complete ganization chart 11 committees Pattern Pylon Scale Sport Duration Wings Training Field Finance Newsletter Program Membership can see Skylark members proud club Gene Languell Springfield RC Club received letter Rick Shae Special Events Director 1977 Illinois State Fair new exhibit fair display antique transportation located infield one-mile race track Part exhibit will consist antique aircraft 1930s 1940s Mr Shae wondered aerobatic display model airplanes would attract peo ple exhibit Springfield RC Club did care last year anyone else interested let us know cant much Ill Nats besides would work August 1 977 61 Mere John ucors neautirut TamIly Traci Roach Tern Tudor Traci builds flies own models John renowned FFer Chet Tuthill president Tommy Towry VP Louis Bahor Sec Treas club has blessings US Air Force Arnold Air Force Station uses field annually Outdoor contests 1d L3anke Stezio DAL-1 partial group Incluaes IL-K reg ramJohn Tudor showing off minia ture rubber-powered Scale airplane 13 wing spread little planes stay aloft over minute Jack Culpeppers son Wayne builds competes own models Thirteen years old claims building tenure 9 such things crowd control landing areas must considered say nothing flying day 10 days doubt money available expenses although dont have information sonable times would continually poll members opinions issues before board Signed Jim SintonCD 20432 4941 Wisconsin Ave N Minneapolis MN 55428 Telephone 612 533-8572 Election Time District VII Vice President Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vica-Preuideests James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tarsglewood Trail Se Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Control Line Contest Board Opening-Dist VII several men have talked about assignment Jim Sinton Glenn Dye Dave Morel Irvin Soule Tim Price Jim Sinton submit state ment publication invite Control Line folks look over indicate own interest want job send comments Jim Sintons acceptability Jims statement am very interested job lieve Control Line fliers feel Contest Board representative im portant position district competi tion participants As requested will try outline background qualifications consideration am 41 years old married have three children ages 1917 15 am employed Custom Tool Manufac turing Company manufacturers jet engine blades vanes vice president-finance have active building flying Control Line models 27 years main interests have Navy Carrier Speed Scale have competed local state national levels missing Nationals held last year Dayton due strike Nationals held California organized founded Minneapolis Piston Poppers Inc Control Line club 1960 still serve director club Incidentally Piston Poppers Control Line club metropolitan area the Twin Cities has years have Contest Director since 1965 have directed AAA contests over years have worked event di rector others have submitted rules proposals have adopted rejected think experience have accumulat ed builder/flier competitor adminis trator provides good background position Contest Board representative feel strongly person serving capacity representative membership person should ag gressively seek out feelings members issues affect competitive status geographical area covered district diverse makes acceptability Con test Board representative vitally important appointed pledge serve mem bers district participating Contest Board procedures As Contest Board representative would accessible rea writing no nominations hand Are current AMA officers automatical ly renominated No nominate AMA member may submit nomination district vice-president writing copy AMA HQ Deadline prior start Nominating Committee meeting August10 Nats very last moment Now right time however See May Model Aviation page 66 full details concerning nominat ing procedures AVP Appointments Keith McClure has moved Oklahoma OKLAHOMA business transfer re commends James D Clark Cedar Rapids IA replacement am pleased confirm Keiths recommendation announce Jims installation AVP Thanks Keith fine service past have also request appoint Tim Price AVP Control Line District VII form letter 14 signatures apparent ly Grand Rapids area pro mise additional endorsements Detroit area have met talked Tim am impressed sincerity pur pose Any negative voices out Arkansas C Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenohip Wichita Falls Tt 16308 Associate Vc-Peaside,ts Buzz Anerill 9117 La Ba,anea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72118 Bud Tenny Boo 546 Richardson TX 75080 contest-oriented modelers looks like full contest season coming up district should great year us compete going con tests fine way check out new equip ment meet people end sport Contest Coordinators have doing best keep conflicts down About time year seem run out weekends prevent conflicts impossible both Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others have doing decent job both put much time Once again would like thank news letter editors keep mailing list learn lot about what clubs ing about club members Most indi cate getting ready busy summer would like recognize another group much abused used membership Contest Directors people fine job clubs contestants Next time attend contest let old boy running show know appre ciate work may Sanctioned contests require services licensed CD will have several will directing first contest season Please vent wrath Give help can Remember gave up weekend flying time fly contest see time spend field takes hours prepara tions before contest over still have get contest results I-IQ rarely get thanks usually much abuse looks more like dues increase mill 1978 Keep mind basic dues have increased several years 1978 prospect very steep increase insurance may prime reason inevitable Let have some comment before next Council Meeting Nats time Another item want let know about magazine About 2/3 Open members now subscribe Model Aviation operation benefit members still shows pro fit has suggestion clude magazine requirement Open members have Open mem berships magazine remove option leaving optional Seniors Juniors know Ill get some com ment members would subsidizing magazine fact would reverse magazine possibly would subsidizing general fund could keep dues crease down Let have input pro con interested Con trol Line Carrier have appointed Rog Ed wards Albuquerque Carrier Advi sory Board District VIII have comment make him will getting out much sum mer Look contest wont able everyplace will out weekend Look up hav ing problem check carry portable office times dont have problem say howdy pleasure meeting will olorado 0 Kansas Nekraska Nxrth h oming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Associate Vica-Prauidants Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82801 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Fl Oenxer CO 80232 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St Ouerland Park KS 68204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754S 90h Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boat 56 Kinslay KS 87547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 District IX Member Tops RC Soaring District IX proud Skip Miller Den ver CO went South Africa US RC Soaring Team became World Champion RC Soaring contest held March 28 April 2 Congratula tions Skip Model Councils Help Get Keep Flying Sites Dallas AMA Council meeting happy experience listening represent62 Model Aviation atives Southwest Modelers Association report progress toward obtaining flying site now finalizing plans flying site about five miles Love Field field very level flood con trol plain area Individual clubs tried vain get field because city Dallas would talk group wanted deal ganization represented flying area As result Southwest Modelers Asso ciation came rescue organization represented 18 clubs has two representa tives club attend its monthly meet ings banding together modelers strong voice soon working man Dallas Park Board plan develop flying field things impressed Park Board AMA members insurance Association would supervise fly ing activities would help promote safe fly ing practices Association provides city schedules flying contests area also work hard get publicity model activities important pub lic know about sport Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Aasociate Vce-Prasjdenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drive Aiea HI 98701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Poro Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Ctnisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 937t 1 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syolso Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 908GB Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Perhaps report should entitled Dis trict V report Ive spent much time Florida begin feel Im encroaching Jim McNeills business launch Im participating didnt go April 15th due faulty gyros atti tude control system launch has re scheduled June 29th will have four months did arrange return California 28th April order conduct District X meeting MAC Show 7th May Wouldnt know t turn right around return Florida 3rd May contacted Alex Chisholm agreed conduct meeting Alex no stranger having conducted six previous ones role District X VP thanks Alex standing also unable attend Executive Council meeting held Dallas 16th April Betty Stream attended represented District X sent report pro ceedings Ill pass some im portant ones First off Council voted loan $25000 put upcoming World Championships facts show money should re couped income derived meet Council also reaffirmed dropping During meeting another individual echoed advantage association said modelers making no pro gress toward getting flying site Dayton Ohio until formed DAMAC Soon after have flying site Wichita same thing happened 1961 Some individual modelers approached Beech Aircraft Company help Womens Aeronautical Association use 160 acres land owned Beech flying field Free Flight Control Line RC Again Beech would deal dividual club wanted work organization would represent model ers area So Wichita Modelers Council formed Soon thereafter use field obtained Council acted co ordination planning center develop improve site year later L-shaped RC runway Control Line circle Free Flight launch pad installed parking area fence posts also put combined efforts model clubs Wichita area As can see Model Council Associ ation can big help acquiring flying field championships Nats However give Juniors better shake trophies will awarded Juniors events tradi tionally flown Jr-Sr combined other words Juniors will get 1st 2nd 3rd place trophiesas will Seniors Council also approved use con ference calls approval Execu tive Director biggest item dues increase $20 magazine mandatory However motion tabled till next meeting dur ing Nats Please let know feelings can best represent Lastly City Springfield OH has proposed AMA purchase proper ty buildings Springfield thus moving AMA HQ area would space AMA museum package Some use airport also promised prop erty abuts airport some news report Nats planning First have secured use property 12 miles east March AFB Free Flight RC Soaring use will enable Nats offer Category Free Flight first time year sugarcoated pill bitter no excep tion chasing must done foot No motorized vehicles will allowed chas ing follow lead veteran Cal ifornia fliers youll fly early day no wind noon might have hoof some distance wind will up least vast open spaces will turn retrieval contest No corn no trees Easterners might feel lost Now some news RC fliers Firstly will two flight lines first four days will given toflyingashort pattern order qualify final two full Pat tern days top 10 four skill levels will advance finals effort will made allow qualifiers least three rounds course cooperation will help speed things up THE RMALSI Alaska 0 Slake 0 Maetaea e aqia XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rs 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Ro 5 Boo 16 Coeur dAtene ID 83814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35th P1. So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Nats News Like man has said timesI got some good news some bad news good news whole show shaping up real well part manpower ts lined up ready go site problems working out well Free Flight site agreed verbally writing 1st May Hangar space available will tight some cases Arrangements made everything has negotiated shaping up great Nats should well-attended District Xl Now bad news Free Flight Soaring site owner wanting exclude motor vehicles including motorcycles both sites Sandy Norton negotiating team Riverside will continue work owners time looks like will no retrieving Free Flightor RCSoar ers motor vehicles sort boils down two issues entire cooJnty around Riverside has lot trouble motor cycle types over years other surface field alkali means fragile few motorcycles over sur face will break up would operating dust bowl surface would erode wind leaves farmers work around area problem well owners motorcycle restriction might also ap ply March Air Force Base itself last input indicated county requested Air Force place such restriction upon us problem being worked upon must prepare live restriction should stand site excellent surpasses disadvantage using motor vehicles Headquarters has mailed out large num ber entry blanks Nats dont have write will send entry blanks printed fore restriction motorcycles autos known ignore th statement will allowed See Riverside Bob Stalick has informed will resign post FAI Outdoor FF com mittee member District XI June 15 1977 case know Bob work ing PhD dissertation exams will take place over late summer can conduct committee business get work done same time something give ballot based participant nominations has circulated time read District should have new committee member represent FAI modelers wish Bob good luck work served long time has worked hard August1977 63 JUNIOR FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Reaction introductory page has pretty good Weve received several letters wishing us well stating pleasure AMAs decision buckle down some thing solid beginning youngsters re sponse title J UNIOR FLIGHT has favorable looks like well stick Weve also received letters offering help preparation articles plans will form backbone program some material has already re ceived So far however response has adults would also like hear directly young modelers selves Tell us what civic groups could sponsor aeromodeling activity areas what kind program think should offer AMA can help groups Introducing Richard Whitten Let introduce son Richard Hes young modeler 18 years old re turn home spring after first year Yale decided page ought give actual instruction has prepared series around construction SRPSM Gumdrop designed built two back 1971 1972 Flying Dutchman clubmate Garrick Leonard also built two Together put stack good flights three Gumdrops being lost out sight NFFS Mini Maxi Postal Contests Its good info modeler has learning Richard will tell like real ly know maybe ought turn column over him completely Building Gumdrop months JUNIOR FLIGHT begins project will continued several fol lowing issues going build SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model model called Gumdrop designed flew successfully back 1971 sixth grade Take look photo Gumdrop paper covered model left hand may called sim pie its lot advanced Delta Dart can learn lot about building flying working through slowly Thats much will said series may seem bit off how-to-built-it track dont see quite apply what Im saying just tuck away under cap will useful plane build Al what seems like good old horse sense some may obvious others Hear fathers Well lets see what first First round up materials going need Detailed plans will next issue now refer picture Get materials listed meantime * A plastic prop assembly borrowed Delta Dart larger model 7 diameter * 3/32 square wing spars 4 pieces 12 long fairly hard * 1/16 square fin stab spars 3 pieces 12 long medium hard * 1/16 sheet wing stab ribs 1 piece 2 x 12 medium * Body wood 1 piece 1/8 8 x 20 long hard * Boom wood 1 piece 1/16 x 3/8 x 10 hard * 1/32 sheet wing mount 1 piece 1 x 5 medium * 032 piano wire rear hook possi bly prop shaft 12 long * Japanese tissue 2 sheets * Model airplane cement 1 tube Ambroid Pactra similar * Nitrate dope attaching tissue 1 oz bottle * Rubber 1 piece 1/8 10 1 piece 3/1 6 x 10 * Rubber lubricant 1 oz bottle Now go hobby shop dads supplies dont just get wood fits sizes listed have select woods see balsa comes heavy light strong weak different grains etc piece balsa may perfect use just plain rotten another have think about whata piece wood going used must choose accordingly theres big trade off strength against weight plane has strong thus heavy enough stand handling flying lighter longer will stay air problem may seem trivial experts spend hours days decidingwhatstrength wood should used plane So lets think Gum drop going take quite beating woods should pretty strong heavybut like rock Most wood hobby shop should good Just avoid mushy stuff wood feels like iron Now think function woods wing stab fin will bump things plane lands Most important parts support flying surfaces must strong enough withstand forces act upon plane flying like drag thrust weight lift Therefore spars have got stiff springy ribs dont have take punishment shorter too So rib wood can lighter spars body must strong because must support wound up rubber motor Butthewingmount doesnt need heavy because doesnt take much strain amount wood used wire need called piano wire very stiff springy Dont use thing else Dont worry about having home hobby shop should have some Japanese tissue should used cover wing tail much better tissue will find around house kits matter much stronger easier use cant find Japanese tissue use what can find keep light Well just about ready begin put ting frames together thats what will talked about next time meantime pick out wood Good luck til Richard Plastic Prop Assemblies lot beginner kits come prop sembly consisting plastic prop plastic bearing fits over motor stick wire prop shaft Its completely assembled has done slip onto motor stick attach rubber motor wind up assembly has really great assistance beginners want thank manufacturers removed greatest stumbling block beginnermaking propeller forming bearing bending wire shaft propellers have efficient really made models grab altitude picture has changed lately Ive disappointed Recently examined three beginner kits Everything looked fine clear plans good wood selectionuntil came prop assemblies First no washers Now know have elimi nated lately reduce cost plastic self does make pretty good bearing its far good Second wire shafts have such small hook rubber easily jumps off few winds wire itself too large diameter often binds bearing such poor quality metal bend cannot straightened out wire breaking such shafts have included assemblies some time now What really got quality props has gone downthe plastic mushy two props free-wheeling rachet indefinite wire shaft could catch Picture brand new beginner winding up model winds windsand winds some until finger sore shaft just keeps slipping around never gets turns motor Frustrating say least third assembly pro peller backwards Its rachet pro bably ineffectual too less said better especially about quality control Three up three down pretty poor average Lets hope just some bad luck Now know little about models things can easily fixed can take razor cut rachet distinctly works shaft will break try turn prop around might well make new shafts thinner piano wire bigger hooks rubber stick couple teflon brass washers modeler has no experience kits designed such modelers whole deal simply bad dream Manufacturers know costs especi ally wire clobbering please pay attention such details Youre nip ping budding customers dont 64 Model Aviation Richard Whitten 1972 Van Cortland Park three SRPSMS