From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/09
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L AMA POSITION PAPER TO THE FCC Continuing Effort AMAS Legal Counsel Frequency Committee Headquarters Staff Last years AMA/Fcc effort behalf RCers dramatic fast-paced concen trated few months period Since pace has deliberate corn plicated spread over longer period time will continue way rest year least Its part longer range ef fort aimed producing improved conditions Radio Control modelers basis less subject future upsets necessary part current effort submitting official MA responses FCC specific FCC proposals known dockets dockets published FCC indicate government concerns ideasalso proposalsregarding current prob lems possible new legislation FCC issues such dockets some touch indirectly RC matters such docket however offers oppor tunity present promote viewpoint reinforce FCC case needing expansion improvement RC operat ing conditions AMAs Frequency Committee legal coun sel headquarters staff coordinate responses proposals FCC Its steady effort lot fanfare publicity gradually putting together total package defining needs wants also objections have proposals might hurt RC activity Its tedious effort lot legal lan guage lot boring reading its necessary part process participate governmental actions af fect us Through such process AMA rep resenting RCers continuing basis Its battle others get involved sporad ically its what AMA dues help make possible June 77 issue AMA News page 59 MA s response FCC Docket 20271 published another response toDocket2lll6 21116 Matter Amendment Part 2 Commissions Rules prohibit marketing external radio frequency ampli fiers capable operation frequency 24 35 MHz Submitted AMA June 24 1977 1 The AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly radio controlled RC model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communications Commission Fur thermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internation ale Academy concerned RC activi ties world-wide well within United States 2 At present time radio control acti vities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service service li censees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz channels 27 MHz RC channels interspersed tween Citizens Band Radio Service CB formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service voice frequencies 3 With recent explosion CB popu larity accompanying rise illegal CB operations 27 MHz RC channels rap idly becoming unusable model aircraft control Interference voice channel may cause momentary irritation user inter ference fraction second RC channel being used model control can result loss valuable model pre sent serious risk injury flyer spectators 4 The problems RC flyers experienc ing daily prevent efficient use 27 MHz RC frequencies direct result two vari eties rules violations CB operators First significant numbers CB operators operate directly exclusive RC frequencies Il legal off-frequency operation interference problems addressed Academys comments Docket 21117 filed simultane September 1977 55 helped make happen Planning RC World Championships Springfield Ohio volved lot people both local national Some assembled municipal airport April 4 shown Left right Captain Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Carl Maroney Assistant AMA Executive Director Bob Laybourne Springfield Model Airplane Club George Hill President National Society RC Aerobatics Don Lowe AMA Vice-President district 3 Bob Grable Springfield Public Properties Director Durwood Lewis Springfield Air port Director Aviation Bill Keller President Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Earl Witt standing AMA Secretary-Treasurer Bob Elliott RC Masters Contest Director Max Nave President Springfield Strato-Hawks club Jim Patten also Springfield club Its history nowthe great event held over July 4 weekend ously herewith second problem facing modelers interference RC frequen cies high power adjacent channel opera tion voice users As may seen following table 27 MHz RC frequencies RG frequency assignment adjacent two CB voice channels Frequency MHz 269852703527085 271352718527245 26995 271 45 2704527095 271 9527255* 2700527055271 05 271552720527265 * 27255 MHz shared GB voice use obvious given close channel spac ings Personal Radio Serviceadjacent channels 10 kHz apartthat adjacent channel interference problems ex pected equally obvious increase on-channel power GB operators beyond authorized output power four watts will increase interference suffered adja cent channel users thus apparent use transmitter output powers excess authorized rules may greatly reduce utility 27 MHz RG channels modeler increase transmitter power accomplished adding un ear amplifier units existing legal power transmitter new interference problem arises spurious modulation products generated within amplifier radiated adjacent RG frequencies level spurious products greatly dependent upon design installation adjustment amplifier being used view Usegenerally poor quality linear ampli fiers proffered sale CB operators GB Voicethe lack technical knowledge part GB operators recognize linear RGamplifier properly tuned adjusted ad jacent channel spurious emissions have come major problem modelers GB Voice A does wish see Radio Amateurs responsible lawful users linear amplifiers 28 MI-lz band penal ized result misdeeds number GB operators Unfortunately Gommis sions present rules prohibiting use ex terna] amplifiers GB transmitters have proven effective curbing overpower opera tion GB operatorsas Gommission well aware Assuming rule proposed instant proceeding adopted form presently proposed AMA urges Gom mission vigorously enforce its provisions against manufacturer may attempt violate its prohibitions permit unscrup ulous manufacturers continue marketing amplifiers manufacturers supply Amateur Radio market cease production non-complying amplifiers would impose very heavy burden upon inno cent parties sacrificing benefits tended accrue regulation 6 The AMA also wishes respond Gommissions proposed restriction singleunit construction linear amplifiers li censed amateurs amateurs holding General class higher operator license Gommission notes single-unit con struction exemption limited General class higher licensees nsideration high degree technical competence experience must demonstrated obtain such license statement Gommission ignores fact no difference between written examina tion Technician class General class amateur licenses sole distinction difference Morse Gode receiving sending speed requirements view fact same level skill required Technician license General AMA respectfully submits should rules along lines proposed adopted Section 2815d revised read Technician higher class lieu proposed General higher class 7 The AMA therefore supports Gom missions proposal reduce use ille gal power amplifiers GB operators means reducing interference model ers 27 MHz RG frequencies EDWARD MANULKIN deepest sense loss received June 14 report passing Eddie Manulkin widely known stewardship Sterling Models firm built greatness one-man start Philadelphia basement shortly after WW II innumerable friends however Eddie much mere model company pres ident man seasons Multi-fa ceted socially business also career modeler Eddie Manulkin beautiful man also fighter spunky plain spoken never hesitated offer dis senting opinion disagreed what heard saw wasnt always right always sincere respect peers Eddie emotional dedicated kind aggressive generous intense sense humor loveable scrapper sides personality impossible ignorehe too dynamic lost crowd Within AMA knew him thingsand others Through years solidly supported AMA its founding meant much him still Life Member number 7 appointed delegated Life Membership some thing such member achieves ownand takes tangible expression match word deed Eddie also very proud Sterling Award given annually Nats best Scale model make official flight gave $100 check year go Hobby Industry Association America knew Eddie Manulkin very well its prime moversall through years served capacities effectively board member excel lent treasurer re-elected times ways Eddie always put back least much took out terms things deep personal meanings 9-year-old boy 1929 pur chased first kit Wanner ROG save three weeks round out money meet 50 cents price took him three months achieve 30-second flight earned him Grease Monkey pin stores Gimbels Wipacs Glub soon joined Philadelphia MAA club held 90% national records Before long competing successfully great fliers day After serving Army during WW II became sales manager B Paul Distribu tors Eddie suited working someone else So dumped job afternoon went down basement began enterprise grew todays Sterling Models Well remember Eddie Manulkin things Friendly always energetic extreme never shied doing part help make better world stood up what believed fair square about ita rare combination brought him success business personal life competitive spirit made him winner such background natural wanted remembered model er beginnings modern model aviation never forgot what about So too wont forgethis AMA number reserved forever 56 Model Aviation late Ed Manulkin left Ed Ellis 1970 Sterling Mod els Award went Ellis RC Spirit St Louis Sterling Models Award unique because winner receives handsome plaque also check $100 award instituted Manulkin presented annually National Model Airplane Contest JajiALJ ** FIFNId *4 II Al AAA~I **/6VV4 4*I *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 WANT SECOND MODEL PLANE quote Changing Times inspired alter bit fit aeromodeling ANY ONE CAN HAVE SECOND MODEL AIR PLANE SECOND HOUSE SECOND CAR AND SECOND TV ALL YOU NEED IS SECOND JOB SECOND MORTGAGE SECOND SIGHT AND STRONG SECOND WIND NOTICE SEEN IN CLUB NEWSLETTER Im sorry dont remember news letter editor deserves credit fcikwing notice think can relate QuoteBring airplane May meet ing SHOW TELL because know will wrecked next SHOW TELL September BOAST-ABLE NEWS FROM AMA HEADQUARTERS time membership sporting organizations just barely holding own dropping membership AMA IS CONTINUING TO GROW AT HEALTHY RATE GREAT PEOPLE LINDBERGHS FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP case havent seen Postal Ser vice has very handsome commemorative stamp 13 cents saluting 50th Anniver sary Solo Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh New York Paris have us ing stamps mail ever since issued spirit promoting aviation salute pioneering efforts very brave man buy stamps postoffice ask see what commemorative stamps have available commemora tive stamps almost always much larger regular stamps make mail look much exciting still available get some Lindbergh stamps help promote aviation RC PATTERN TEAM MEMBERS REPEAT! Just case might think ele ment chance plays big roll such choosing US Team RC World Championships can forget same three beautiful fliers two-years-ago team will represent us USAMA again hat certainly off DAVE BROWN MARK RADCLIFF RHETT MILLER Ill would enough praise fellows just flying ability privilege traveling through Germany Switzerland World Championship competition Bern two years ago ~nice guys fine fliers Fourth fifth place MASTERS TOU RN AMENT Team Selection Competi tion went two old expert newcomers Steve Helm Dean Koger Competition RC Aerobatic World Championships will start couple days after written certainly want half AMAers wish team Brown Radcliff Miller VERY BEST will competing against teams 23 other countries PLEASE BELIEVE THIS IS GREAT SPORT TO ATTRACT THAT MUCH ATTENTION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HOW SCALE CAN YOU GET GREATER CINCINNATI RCCLUBs newsletter FLIGHTLINE has cartoon Bob Plogman enjoyed cap tion read guy real scale nut crop-dusts tomatoes scale model crop duster GREATER CINCINNATI RC CLUB bunch put great AIR CIR CUS attended last year Dates CIRCUS year August 27th 28th DONT MISS IT THE B-i BOMBER TO REPLACE THE B-52 controversy about just wheth er need B-i bomber replace venerated B-52 has protected us long looked up history B-52 see just old first flight B-52 STRATOFORTRESS made April 15 1952 piloted AM Johnson would tell us present first line strate gic bomber 25 years old should take hats off US Air Force keeping B-52 its personnel effective strike force protector spite its age see Air Force handle huge birds come AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIR PLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH AIR FORCE BASE August 7th through 14th March AFB active SAC base START MY DAY WITH AMAer PAUL HARVEY little secrets starting day proper mood isto listen five minutes news philosophyand humor broad caster AMA members can feel proud call fellow member ABCs PAUL HAR VEY Paul great aviation enthusiast has done tremendous amount dignifying importance general aviation es pecially sport MODEL AVIATION inspire still admiration Mr Harveys efforts inform us start day chuckle know fact office busy 5 AM Imagine picking out clever bumper-sticjcer anec dote day S AM couple mornings ago PabI story about young boy such bump curiosity would probably make cracker-jack modeler seems kid staring intently moving handrail escalator Someone asked boy staring intently handrail re ply Im just waiting chewing gum come back! HERE ARE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS summer weather have club generate combination cook-out flying session some future Saturday Sunday could call FLYING FRYING sort thing helps make model aviation family recreation AND THAT IS GOOD AND DONT FORGET have picnics banquets INVITE YOUR SPONSORS AND FLYING SITE OWNERS INVITE CITY LEADERS ANOTHER GOOD SUGGESTION make regular habit chat spec tators outsiders flying sessions September 1977 57 Photo snapped 1974 Toledo RC Conference shows L-R Ed Manulkin Walt Caddell Ix ecutive Director Hobby Industry Association Johnny Clemens AMA President Manulkin has leader both AMA HIA affairs important talk talk ing other because WE already hooked elp know better SAFER spectators serving yourself total cause CLEVER PEOPLE THESE AMAers am just corn-ball enough enjoy clever play-on-words letters forth have always admired choice name initials CARDS club Lansing Ml fact member holds title different card deck As honor ary member am naturally JOKER Now also Michigan comes another cute group TRAVERSE AREA MODEL PILOTS SOCIETY initials spell TRAMPS real clever stroke newsletter editor WALT FRICKE start ing column out under title HOBO NEWS No bum rap CARL WHEELEY PUBLISHER OF MODEL AVIATION just called phone remind deadline copy rapidly closing Im sure Carl understood told him sat down type writerand got little beuiind typingl CHUCKLE FROM MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE articles Bill Northrops Model Builder magazine found thought watching free-flight model off distance just landed TV antenna started cleaning its feath ers AND NOW NOTE OF DEEPEST SADNESS As opened business morning June 14th received long distance phone call fine old friend Matty Sullivan lump throat told passing grand little friend Eddie Man ulkin Eddie passed away quietly home day before passing ones us knew Eddie lost personal friend entire modeling industry especially Academy Model Aeronautics its members lost great friend boost er name Manul kin well-known perhaps will recognize Eddie quickly president 25 years Ster ling Models Inc Philadelphia service art modeling went far beyond products enthusiastic devoted member Hobby Industry Association America having served nearly committee Association has hav ing served Board Directors HIAA 14 years its treasurer 8 years Academy Model Aeronautics has very special reason honoring Eddies memory During some very lean years Academy always need funds Mr Manulkin among first line reach own pocket help urged others hobby industry likewise behalf entire membership AMA extend sympathies family AMA will remember friend named Eddie Manul kin will have loving memories personal friend smilingly carried same nameJohnny Clemens Pres AMA A WORTHY CURSE FROM SEATTLE ED BROWN editor PLANE TALK newsletter SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB June issue Ed aims curse anyone would such dastardly deed litter flying field curse litter will disgrace spoil beauty place May indigestion rack chest ants invade pants vest LOTS TO TALK ABOUT FROM ONE NEWSLETTER FLIGHTLOG newsletter LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AEROMODEL ERS Kansas FRANK WHITE JR its editor found something newsletter think can profit presidents column Frank didnt say president is very simple to-thepoint statement rules flying field quoteRULES FOR USE OF OUR FLYING FIELD WILL BE DICTATED BY COMMON SENSE AND COURTESY Now could put simply change pace Frank says Crash Month Award goes Henry Weeks now knows cannot take out steel post striking wing J-3 Cub newsletter also boasts club now has its first female flier Franks wife Penny says doing well learning fly still needs whole sky Frank signs newsletter Frank White Jr News letter Editor currently spectator instead flier because wife took plane away would offer last quote Leavenworth Aeromodelers Flightiog bit advice Editor White asks club should pay have field mowed themselves says pay mow ing dues would have raised perhaps could buy herd rabbits done Frank old experi enced am would know need start TWO rabbits just careful proper kind multi ply like calculators SERVE YOUR TRANSMITTER ON TRAY have watched interest past several years some worlds top Pattern pilots other US fliers using should er strap supported transmitter trays rests talked spite language barrier explained hands relieved weight transmitter fingers thumbs became sensitive Resultbetter control watch Prettners Matts fly can believe grapevine telegraph now tells some top US fliers trying out trans mitter tray Some US manufacturers now offering A SAFETY POEM YET always gain something reading DCRC Washington area newsletter month little safety poem ROSES ARE REDVIOLETS ARE SWELL FINGER IN THE PROPHURTS LIKE DOPING AD VICE BE CAREFUL doping model plane sure open windowsso get plenty cross-pollution ILLEGAL CB TO BE HEAVILY PENALIZED Heavy fines going effect CB owner treats broadcast device playtoy ignores restrictions under CB supposed operate CB used properly within stated power li mits antenna lengths designated approved frequencies NOT OUR RC ONES have no quarrel IN TERESTINGLY new fines penalites CB rule violations inspired MAINLY CBers choose use CB proper ly other purposes plaything means breaking law course OUR STAND has strong sure wish EVERY AMAer could see constant flow actions pleadings attorney Jerry Courtney excel lent AMA Frequency Committee John Strong Chairman ONE THING ABOUT AEROMODELING helps develop fantastic ability laugh other guys problems AMA WORD FROM ANCHORAGE ALASKA AMA Licensed member No 95776 came store today meet president AMA Henry Buchanan Anchor age Alaska very enjoyable visit Henry telling about flying say ing because weather could have two contests year very short fly able season said contests great contrast what rest us used THEY FLY AT NIGHT midnight sun start meet 6 pm fly officially till midnight funfly rest night picnic must compliment Henry too cause visiting TEXAS never once mentioned TEXAS SE COND LARGEST STATE US hearty HELLO ALASKA AMAers STILL WONDER WHAT HE MEANT Today AMA member kind enough inquire about general health having re membered about 31/2 years ago very ill weight having dropped un believable 82 pounds final comment Gosh Johnny after sure hope never die anything serious twist serious thought remember quote some important man said sure hope die will worth remembering hope us ones can make happen NOW THAT HOT WEATHER IS HERE ART TILLERY reminds us careful overload deodorant **********alI now********** 58 Model Aviation CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 1976 No Members 0-24 2549 5 0-74 75-99 100 & over* TOTAL No Clubs 658 388 146 41 45 1278 * Listed below Name State Orange Coast RC CA Birds Inc CA Pioneer RC Club Inc CA DC/RC MD Valley Forge Signal Seekers PA Goodyear Model Airplane Club OH Northern VA RC Club VA Cordoba Model Masters CA South Shore RC MA Tidewater RC Inc VA Rockland County RC NJ Central Jersey RC NJ Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA Long Island Drone Society NY Blue Angels NY Mid Hudson RC Society NY South Bay Soaring Society CA Milwaukee Flying Electrons WI Chicagoland RC IL Tulsa Gluedobbers OK South Alameda Co RCers CA Richardson RC Club TX Suburban Aero Club Chicago IL Radio Control Bees Inc CA Manned Spacecraft Center RC TX 495th RC Squadron MA Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WA San Gabriel Valley RC League CA San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CA Rocket City RC AL Western Ohio RC Society OH Northern Conn RC CT Hamilton Flying Modelers IN Suncoast Aero Modelers FL Hawaii RCCIub HI Charles River Radio Controllers MA San Jose Wavemasters RC CA Louisville RC Club KY West Suburban RCers IL Spirits St Louis MO Signal Seekers RC Ml Rochester Aero Modelers NY Pontiac Model Airplane Club Ml Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club CA Arizona RC Society Inc AZ No Members 315 244 238 216 183 172 171 169 156 155 154 152 142 141 140 137 132 129 127 127 125 125 124 122 122 118 118 117 116 116 116 115 115 114 111 111 110 109 108 107 104 104 103 102 102 SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mid-Hudson RC Society NY pitched help 1977 RC World Cham pionships Springfield Ohio donated $300 AMA support event gesture international goodwill encour agement AMA leaders undertaking effort As result contribution club members regarded co-sponsors offered VIP treatment Springfield Also remarkable fact club made donation despite being deeply volved own Scale Classic meet sche duled weekend before World Chainpionships Note Mid-Hudson RC Society also puts famous Rhineland meets yearan outstanding AMA club First Speed Team FAST California no longer existence since original members got re-organized Pylon Racing group still around agreed old clubs treasury should donated AMA Scale Team Fund has done fundstill woefully poor facing 1978 World Championships team selection effortnow has $14124 before thanks FAST Toledo Weak Signals put successful RC Expo ever 1977 again years Ohio group nated over thousand dollars AMA year amount $1100 has contributed AMA Scholarship Fund So besides making AMA raffle winners happy Weak Signals have made possible AMA scholarship program continue another year Henry Strucks flying friends lot fun last October Connecticut held Beat Henry Struck contest $100 proceeds donated AMA purpose doing some young person ser vice Model Aviation Hall Famer Struck requested meet hosts support educational efforts AMA Glas tonbury Modelers SAM Chapter 7 groups made donation submitted Contest Director George Armstead money has gone AMAs Junior Fund supplementary effort AMA Scholarship program RC INTERFERENCE AMA HQ occasionally asked local RC interference problems can handled proper procedure follow explained below Before action can taken elimi nate interference field source frequency interference should de termined have access tunable monitor better yet spectrum analyzer can determine exact frequency interference Using monitor loop antenna would permit tuning null making two three fixes extraneous signals various locations exact source may pinpointed geographically Interference may reported including much specific information possible fre quency times occurance location determined Engineer Charge FCC Field Office area should listed telephone book under US Go vernment may located contacting nearest US Federal Building directly copy correspondence should sent John Strong AMA Frequency Coin mitte AMA Headquarters procedure should result FCC taking steps alleviate problem AMA LIABILITY PROTECTION WHOS FLYING Its difficult offer simple answer hypothetical questions AMA liability protection since incident handled case-by-case basis following can offer some guide whos covered AMA liability protection covers aero modeling accident flying accordance Safety Code back rule book based what flying course coverage excess other liability protection such home owners AMA member may have means takes over other coverage leaves off no other insurance effect primary coverage case student training specta tor buddy-box flying question flying model time accident case theres fine line would have decide before filing surance claim student did happen AMA member club AMA member/instructor would covered named lawsuit non-AMA member would own Very likely instructor AMA member would flying time accidenteven trying salvage mistake new flyerin case AMA liability protection would apply protect instructor best protection safe flying constant vigilance As old saying states Safe flying no accident outstand ing record throughout years attests fact modelers cautious pilots must rest laurelsalways think safety Cvvvctgcut C Maine chusettn C New Hmpshirv Rhode Island C Vesmont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Arnhur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd 5 Porrtand ME 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groron MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk cr 06850 John Papogeorte 104 Rocky Hilt Rd. Hadley MA 01035 issue hits field should about ready get Nats again time out California Have few good comments asking have another Nats East Perhaps anywhere northeast Washington DC would worth considera September 1977 59 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities tion provided suitable site avail able NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINK ING AND PLANNING FOR AND PLUG GING FOR NATS HERE IN OUR SEC TION OF THE USA anyone has feels has possible site consid eration Nats Executive Committee please let know now well work list requirements including near large city cities suitable billeting ac commodations such college/university large areas Free-Flighters areas enclosed administration coordination week-long activities list avail able HQ will glad send upon request interested party Ill talking other area VPs East perhaps can generate enthusiasm toward such goal California hasnt Nats 10 years Navy sponsored Los Alamitos went after after couple false starts came up solid recommendation acted upon cidentally tie-in such have some military association would help too Paul Penney recently pointed out last able attend closest has come area Philly 1969 get together 1979 should some kind cycle shouldnt ** * * * * ** * Still no further comment Quickie 500 dilemma have created asking feed-back feel domination event like way let hear talking about special race events type plane engine restrictions bonus es point subtraction penalties etc just plain want some comments about feeling membership about other event being flown Incidentally ficers AMA cant anything about making event official up Contest Board should handled through CB representative District Stan dard procedures rules changes pub lished often can obtained HQ have hand now copies Chartered Clubs throughout country up-to-date list reproduced last two months MA other club info mentioned previous columns want copy just phone write Quickies Im running re-election Im working Sold Tn-Pacer Am back flying sport RC/HLG/Peanut Scale/and some Ukie Am very anxious make club vi sits Please write tell meeting dates well set up some dates answer questions AMA * ** * * * ***** *** * Still no final selection close column thanks good sug gestions Triple-A Control Line contest abundantly apparent attended annual event keenly aflticipated UKIE devotees District 2 other areas day pleasant within recall thanks congeni ality UMAC-ers generally Pres ident Henry Orzeck CD Bill Staubach sunny Steve West particular shot troohies awarded ACT OF iiNDNESS Although vice-presidents receive no pay AMA nevertheless certain priceless rewards realized time time value encountered further enhanced element total sur prise Such good fortune came way recently voted Honorary Member BLUE ANGELS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB meets flies Throggs Neck area Bronx NY am deeply im pressed singular honor through President Bob Greenberg hereby publicly ex tend thanks appreciation very impressive act kindness ANGELS GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII New Jersey Yrrlr II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Boss 7700 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grige 6367 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts& Hobbles uSAF/EIJROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 200 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Membership club time has known generate varied reac tions toward multiple joiner ranging good-natured open endorsement smol dering violently-expressed resentment interesting note such emotions kind another shared members newly-joined club well ori ginal group plea kindness understanding concerned indeed commendable natural swell pride club part achieving its notable accomplishments let us lose sight membership dedication TOTAL model airplane fra ternity Far wishing sermonize about ANYTHING column solely vir tue own experience concerning such damaging attitudes launch appeal kindness understanding member club also wishes belong another same time does mean thinks less group other merely shows desire nor mal natural expand modeling social experience Can BAD Hard ly! TRENTON-ROBBINSVILLE FLY-IN pleasure participate memorable air show Trenton-Robbinsville Airport May 15 means WEST WINDSOR FLYING CLUB MERCER RC CLUB joined forces suc cessful promotion model aviation area airport held open house date fly-in current antique full scale aircraft two clubs contributed worthy model airplane representation pro viding such notable flight talent Tony Bonetti Horace Hagen Warren Kruse et al prime objective convey aware ness model aviation local citizenry aid obtaining much needed flying sites hope worked Regardless cer tainly step right direction Shown shot Warren Kruse preparing flying-saucer type flight Trenton-Rob binsville ThENTY-THREE FOR UMAC Memorial Day attended 23rd Annual Invitational Meet UNION NJ MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has now reached its 30th year existence Bite sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton Dli 45429 Associate Vice-President Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District Ill column month Delaware e Dinfrict telumbia S Msrylaed h Carelisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Pressdents charles Foreman 009 Pohire Rd Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lo Wilmington DE 19609 Ronald Sonderegoer 14613 Wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 64GB Winthrop Dr Fuyeneville NC 26301 No District IV column month 60 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jam McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associen Vic-ProsIdwns Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd. Montgomery AL 36106 Richard E Jackson 107 Whine Blvd. Summee-ville SC 29483 Chrin Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbois GA 31904 Bill Kite 560 Went Stone Dr. Kingspors TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodrinuec C-iD 5th St Eat Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Soooba MS 39358 Ive over District since last month have bunch important hap py people want meet OK First meet Glenn Charlene Fields As can easily see quite pleased other Glenn president growing SCRAM organization South Carolina Statewide conglomeration clubs Something NEW will tried fall SCRAM will host huge FUN FLY RC beginners anyone else declare DISTRICT 5 FUN FLY CHAMP 1977 year will repeated great idea SCRAM folks Nov 5th 6th Walterboro SC finally made annual Kirkland Memorial RC fling Eglin Field beautiful contest President Dave Fraser presented AMA Superior Service Award club unselfish club effort run meet Some 50 members oarticioated Head Announcer Marshall Watson doing job Eglin contest wheelchair doesnt slow him down Ron Van Putte CD ban quet played up splendid club efforts helping apologies fine Huntsville RCRC inferring joint efforts number people helping less also made Pensacola Fiesta-of-FiveFlags scene Tom McLaughlans 19th consecutive meet FF AMAs Executive Council voted him unanimously AMA Dis tinguished Service Award presented time ever saw Tommy speechlessl Mere snappy little pnoto ot Mr Mrs Jane Al McAdam came way Miami Fiesta meet look happy other important person chief book keeper Free Flight meet past 10 years Frances Jordan shown below Shy retiring little Francie helps daddy Herbert officiate time flights first look AMA club Com monwealth material supplied club founder president Mr Joseph Mica lizzi Fajardo Joseph formerly lived New York learned fly organ ip chile-c photo Della Joseph Mica lizzi has just won NOVICE contest April last year Rafell Bermu dez Arroyo put together sanctioned club has swelled 40 members Shown above Jane Brown club treasurer husband Jim Brown club Contest Di rector recent RC meet trophies donated merchants San Juan Fa jardo free publicity donated radio sta tions WALO WMDD calf dona ted Luis Sepulvida cannot show picture calf because club members did roasted ate flyin can report yummy tasting cow some winners Top L-R Joe Micalizzi Polito Robles mayor September1977 61 Tom McLaugnlan pictured above mouth open shock being congratulated Mr VTO himself Dave Linstrum MAN journalict nrent Mere picture ot action big contest can see large canvas top pro vided officials local funeral parlor Joe Micalizzi arranged also get urge become involved FF contests come Pensacola next year meet Francie Lt Col Orville McNatt has written Canal Zone later. DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month come Puerto Rico meet Demajagua RC Flying Club town Jose Perez Sr Gustavo Diaz Bottom L-R Jose Perez Jr Muro Bermudez Steve Moreno Adam Colon Phil Kraft donated Kraft radio raffled nff rn Puerto Rico AMA Associate VP Luis Rodriguez flying SIG Comet left Maneco calling him Luis good personal friend see him year States AMA Nationals end day mayor Fa jardo Mr Polito Robles handed out goodies winners Honor Mayor presenting trophy Adam Colon Good show Mayor Horatio Alger story asks follow ing question Can young man Long land leave John Byrnes splendid District II travel half way over world using lessons learned New York claw out create successful RC club Puerto Rico know good friend John Byrne fact teaches people capture cows can report Joseph Micalizzi has done plenty well has broughttogether4o people chartered club gathered furneral tent trophies free advertising friendly town mayor cow Phil Krafts friendship flying field food put together own club honored Joe fine plaque proud too Joe District 5 glad have Keep up good work Ilirnurs ana C Kentucky e Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Sturdy Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stner 1538 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cv Andervon IN 46011 Joseph E Lohr Jr Secretary Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc sent informative letter about club have excellent training program begin ners Ill let him tell District VI Report July AMA News mentioned looking formation clubs Chicago Area Chi cagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc found ed 1948 largest oldest Radio Control model airplane flying club Chi cago area March 1977 AMA recog nized 128 paid members CRCM membership has grown average six new members month year flying field located Ned Brown Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village just east Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumberg present ly have one-acre 208 square paved flying field Sometime fall 1978 Forest Preserve District plans relocate field slightly north its present location understanding paved field com parable size will put new location really proud growth club has achieved past couple years reasons growth instructor program novice fliers Thirteen veteran fliers have selected serve club-authorized instructors 1977 fly ing season instructors protection fliers must sign club release forms developed members Art Sabin featured recent article RC Modeler magazine Coordinating sessions instructors held insure uniform standards key element program CRCM Flight Training Course Card available novices front side card used record progress toward mastering specific maneuvers straight level flight through solo reverse side designed record dates field number flights per day information number flights combined progress indicated front card gives instructor excellent rating novices ability learning curve also helps flier keep track flights set up preventative maintenance schedule equipment program necessarI ly aimed getting everyone involved Pat tern flying helps develop basic skills coordination sample card en closed information course obvious benefits such programthe novice can go instructors will know exactly stage flying has progressed no time wasted starting scratch new instructor because card dicates maneuvers already accomplishedby having people choose nov ice flier nearly always assured make pro gress time goes fieldby having skills recorded card learned novice gets sense accomplishment program gives us definite measurement qualification novice expert club contests also some very impor tant hidden advantages program such improving general calibre flying field thereby improving safety insuring continuing supply welltrained fliers serve future instructors contest judges Another key reason growth has fine relationship enjoy local hobby shops club holds fun fly members month April through October copy program enclosed average 35 fliers fun fly flier receives prize retail value ranging $35 $3 Ourmonthly meetings include raffles door prizes pro grams would possible gen erous support local hobby shops July 9 101977 will hold ing 16th Annual Class AA AMA-Sanc tioned Sanction No 623 Contest field Elk Grove Village Illinois Dick Madi Contest Director Mike Mueller As sistant Contest Director registered 62 fli ers several states last year hope approach 100 contestants year contest being held weekend after RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio will award $750 cash prizes addition merchandise prizes7 contest will concluded nual raffle MRC Cessna 177 MRC 5-channel radio engine Well drop note after contest Im sure youll find lot familiar names final standings Well Glenn said interested Chicago Area clubs proud club have several other interesting pro grams tell about got little too brave field past weekend have lot building week Well keeping posted acti vities meantime have questions programs mentioned above enclosed papers please drop us line luwa Michigan Mirvesutu Wisconoin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersut District VII Vice-President P 0 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joteph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 630B Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 46174 note pictures Bob Bailey AMA 882 alias Red Baron 1 couldnt help note District II Vice President touting four Air Show Teams July issue Mode/Aviation thought perhaps should let people know what have District VII Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus based Temperance Michigan popular best known often copied widely recognized Canada Louisiana Show Team USA team currently has 10 members six live Michigan four Toledo Ohio area Another interesting point fact CIRCUS team standards guidelines adopted verbatim AMA Air Show Team program CIRCUS has entertained 17000 people single performance Nats Lake Charles LA 1975 also flew two shows Dayton-Springfield Nats 1976 CIRCUS now coming its fifth year has responsible innovations show team concept Enclosed couple photos entire 1977 CIRCUS team Red Barons Biplane Bud Nosen Gere Sport 62 Model Aviation powered Max 60 driving 24 prop through new Du Bro prop drive unit used Snoopy-Red Baron routine year Snoopys doghouse chasing monster real riot Yep read newsletters guys send can tell lot about turn mow lawn several club fields lot other interesting things fol lowing caught eye asked Hobie Steele respond AMA HQ view point AMAPRO AND CON AgainstBruce Van Dyke subject came up very briefly March meeting hope too missed subject club becoming AMA-sanctioned club dont mind saying am against will offer several rea sons 1 In order club become sanc tioned have have 100% participation club members will added expense us 2 It can help fliers like fly sanctioned meets still have pay entry fee $500 club has member does 3 AMA said promote contests includes Free Flight both rubber gaspowered Control Line last Radio Control wonder say last RC have look complete calendar events put out AMA will see Radio Control including Glider Pattern sport flying minority among others 4 The insurance offer just about good no insurance dont lieve try make claim sometime First youd better read book AMA concerning safety because about 1001 things wrong gives out Also just about everyone club has homeowners insurance includes $25000 coverage liability AMA will tell have pay insurance company tells dont cover airplanes leaves middle nowhere turn AMA will help fight insurance nor tell advance get policy include RC planes AMA insurance costs about $900 membership fee covers you flying ac cording 1001 rules Homeowners can cover wife children 24 hrs day365 days year up $300000 cost about $500 $700 Also have agent can talk policy possession dont have AMA 5 AMA does promote sport flying club what need 6 AMA said have lobbyists Wash ington help get frequencies come took combined effort active RCers writing FCC keep frequencies have let alone try get have people Washington have never heard name address given could correspond Ive member four years 7 It suggested member assessed $500 mowing field would amount about $7000 year mow field AMA would cost club $36000 year 30 members dont want magazine $54000 year want magazine club can afford AMA no increase dues can cer tainly afford pay have field mowed will promote flying AMA would 8 Anyone wanting join AMA own can cost same club individuals way now have freedom choice join join reason joined AMA because have monopoly contests like fly competition 9 It mentioned last meeting going incentive pro gram could cost $1 00-$200 would have pay ourselves would least promote club bring new members AMA wont bring new members will cost twice much ask new members well Board Directors did get started RC through active member through AMA Did join club because might join AMA Did hear about AMA first did hear Warped Wings first An active promotional program would bring members tune $39 00 first year Ten new members would mean $39000 good promotional program would cost $20000 could make club $1 90 AMA would cost $340 per year fellow fliers difference $53000 thoughts issue AMA have have run short time Anyone concerned about AMA would like hear can contact 243-4142 ask Bruce Van Dyke also invite anyone call can come up positive benefits AMA have against ForRuss Schearer AMA Academy Model Aero nautics national headquarters ganization dedicated promotion model aeronautics across country AMA benefits offered clubs members Among following Meetingssuch District VII meeting Nats able meet other hobbyists interests same Newsletterssharing ideas via iewsletters promotional information provide free Sanction promotionthe AMA will sanction promote local national events meetings Facilitiesas AMA member have full use AMA films facilities Frequenciesthe AMA provides strict con trol RC frequencies avoid interference another obtain new frequen cies possible Flying fieldsthe AMA provides propri etorship flying fields Magazinethe AMA provides monthly magazine promote hobby Insurancethe AMA provides liability surance $1000000 cost mod eler obtain much insurance homeowners would start around $6000 year Field insurancethe AMA would provide us field insurance $1000000 about one-fifth amount now pay ing Anyone listens news reports days knows $300000 worth insurance would go very far law suit above some advantages us go AMA program well disadvantages hope within next two months pros cons will cleaned up may put issue rest May 1977 copy Wing Tips Grand Rapids Michigan AMA Headquarters Hobie Steele AMAPro Con Warped Wings RC Clubs May 1977 Wing Tips provid ed some interesting points discussion AMA chartered clubs also presented some misinformation would like reply attempting sell AMA Mem bers Warped Wings should make own decision whether become AMA chartered club persuasion elsewhere However clubs decision should intelligent based facts available Bruce Van Dyke made clear opposed Warped Wings becoming AMA chartered club Although some points against AMA chartered club status rebutted Russ Schearer others should bear close scrutiny true members AMA chart ered clubs must AMA members indi vidual membership offers good deal helping fliers enjoy competition will see below RC competitors should Bruce suggeststake look Competi tion Calendar RC con tests annually Free Flight Control Line AMA liability protection covers AMA member everywhere anytime flies accordance few very simple Safety Code rules common sense pre cautions anyone should exercise AMA settles 50 insurance claims year Furthermore anyone $25000 homeowners liability insurance should note AMAs insurance company has settled several claims over $100000 claim like can ruin aeromodelers day covered AMA liability protec tionespecially homeowners insurance company decided doesnt cover modeling accidents Homeowners cannot cover flying September1977 63 site owners AMA chartered club addi tional insured status does $5 annually can often mean difference tween getting modelport Also AMA chartered club officers club auto matically covered $1 million limit important because law suit resulting aeromodeling accident everyone sight can sued flier club officers club whole flying site owner As Russ says $300000 worth insurance wont go far law suit today $1000000 liability protection automatically provided AMA chartered clubs should offer additional peace mind club officers members well AMA members benefit first RC fre quencies attained AMA efforts 72 MHz opened RC because AMA liaison FCC AMA organized coordinated campaign retain 11 meter frequencies RC Efforts now underway AMA Frequency Committee legal counsel provide Bruce should note AMA Headquarters address membership card Model Aviation month AMA Headquar ters certainly wants member write should question problem arise hope offers better insight positive aspects AMA chartered club status members Warped Wings can base decision solid facts Arkansas Louisana Mexico 0 Oklaknrea s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Axenill 9117 La Barranea NC Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Lietla Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Richardson TX 76080 contest season got off great start writing well contest calendar contests have have heard have outstanding mean way have run also contestant quantity quality Dallas Rounders contest saw Control Line regulars well-at tended sections district Shreveport Lubbock Corpus Christi Hous ton Oklahoma City representatives fine turn out got watch new system stunt judging use seems working well contestants liked fine judge views portion maneuver best angle same weekend able say dy folks Dallas LSF contest Richardson UT Dallas first chance talk Dale Nutter LeMon Payne got congratulate share team win RC Soaring World Champs Skip Miller other member US winning team placed individual champ following weekend got down Benbrook delayed Mothers Day contest Dallas Cliff Cloud Climbers Delayed got fliers out late contestant show small bash Mike Fedor doesnt need crowd flying doing usual job good warm-up TAFT Bill Chenault Bloody Casey Hornbeck kept shade except helping time flights Got see RC Sailplaners again Lawton LAFF contest ban quet always put fine contest year locals competi tion thrill contest watching Helmer Johnson auger fuselage ground wings came off during launch damage would have great Helmer winch control pulling way ground said could understand coming down fast until looked down saw still foot winch control heavy foot may have cost him airborn battery pack report contest Little Rock Razorback Classic fine went well well run confusion close did nothing help came up transmitter short impound hope now has turned up Impound another problem overworked CDs re quire impound protect contestants possible interference Along comes responsibility impound security finally got Class Fun Fly held Temple TX different kind contestant comes contests thing sure everyone enjoys himself met quite few people Waco HOT MACs Temple Austin Killeen central Texas area nice talk Max Blose C B Horton Larry Cohen Dan Amburn crew did fine job keeping things rol ling Because mix up MA Contest Calendar spent Sunday High Planes RC Pattern Standoff Scale contest held Lubbock Lubbock clubs mailing list would have banquet Saturday night did get meet first time folks wes tern part district well attended folks Lubbock Plainview Midland Clovis Almagordo Floydada Herford points between around Mike Negri ran fine contest John Cone did great job PA Hear Austin planning WW show team Through grape vine hear others may follow So far have certified show teamTeam Aerodrome Show Squadron San Antonio need formation can write HQ Robert Deremer 5712 Mobud Dr San Antonio TX 78232 ready certify have met requirements Ill help get certification writing am planning contests possible should Abi lene Scale Fort Worth CL Midland RC Fort Worth RC try make Amarillo CL missed contests area look up Nats plan entire week Nats Thats March AF Base Riverside CA havent planned make vacation should have Did know 30 miles Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm other tourist attractions Southern Califor nia short drive Mexico Look Nats Ill looking tolosado Kansas Nebsaska h Oakxta C Sooth Dakota ixWoonrot DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate VicePresidants charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa BInd casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes P1. Denuer co 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Krekooitch 7810 Lowell St Oxerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Knoeber 1754S 9rh Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 have receiving lot assistance Jerry Deneau Distict IX Associate VP especially writing District IX VP column has allowed get back model building compete 78 FAI Indoor Program well chase Free Flight two Jerry Wichita couple weeks ago discussed future column subjects now hes lending handhe hasnt time build want thank clubs send ing newsletters Some contest announcements have distributed around Wichita hobby shopsand have forward ed copies of Jerry Denver really getting mileage out copy Following follow-up Jerrys flying field report OOPSI GOOFEDI haste write up some articles obtaining flying sites Denver area overlooked activities Miniature Aero Sportsters RC Club successfully ac quiring flying site letter H Chris Bouwhuis past president club points out accomplishments Dear Jerry read keen interest letter District IX Report June 1977 sue Model viation gave just recognition Mile Hi RC Clubs efforts se cure flying field made no mention best permanent flying site Metro politan area Im speaking airport Miniature Aero Sportsters have established Adams County Regional Park near Hen derson site obtained County Commissioners last summer through hard work individuals becoming first class model airport plenty open area no near residences noise com plaints easily accessible would delighted have visit us week end club no means biggest area neither smallest number 40-plus active vocal members monthly meetings lively affairs would like thank Chris letter about clubs District 9 writing Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau letter explaining clubs success failure obtaining fly ing sites exchanging experiences may can help another club having difficulties obtaining flying site AMA PREPARING FLYING SITE PUBLICATION last Executive Council meeting Dallas several new publications nounced being active preparation publications Getting Keeping 64 Model Aviation Flying Sites fortunate read early draft publication good start putting down paper guidelines help clubs get keep flying sites publication will cover such subjects find fly ing site b selling idea c financing idea d contract e making idea work f what others have done g lose flying site h Golden Rule i nightmare noise As can see outline promises provide useful manual still lot writing editing yet done before publication So ideas guys out have make manual informative lets hear Send comments Stan Chilton Jerry Deneau will see idea forwarded AMA consideration ORBITING EAGLES STARTING ACTION FOR COMPLETING FLYING SITE As know have devoted several col umns flying sites So interest read Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha making push completion Control Line flying site Seymour-Smith Park have issued letter City Parks Director requesting further action site Good luck keep us informed progress Azona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presedenta Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Maj Drive Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Pore Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Ed HWerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 fourth report originating Florida think District V has new member hope regular VP V Jim McNeill doesnt think Im trying take job on-again off-again launch presently set July 15th cant say third time charm lets hope 15th third date officially announced launch must admit miss contest trail Cal ifornia went up Jacksonville last month attended Rebel Rally spectator took stopwatch helped time pleased surprised run Dave Linstrum because though Jackson ville home last heard way back overseas deal fell through last minute Dave still son Carl set Junior Clipper Cargo record helped along timing offering verbal support weather really fan tastic Category II Jetex record also broken didnt get fellas name turnout good ran Jim Lewis down Maryland Also Andy George Xenia OH So can see meet pulled quite aways once again bumped fellow Free Flighter mentioned July issue Free Flighter turned button pusher Im referring Gordon Fisher Florida flying Free Flight meet So lost him Seri ously car load kids him also flying enjoying themselves given big thanks have changed boundary California years famous Taft Free Flight site has Northern California sanction ing area Northern California rarely sche dules meet However Southern Cali fornia schedules over 75% meets Taft asked look question North-South division California After four months study Ive made following change Bakersfield Taft Southern section Free Flight sanctioning Bakersfield dividing point North-South santioning un changed spelled out didnt know UC RC sanctioning Bakers field Northern division hope clears up doubts contact sanction nothing new report Na tionals preparations running along like well-oiled machine speaks well people organizing Nats know entries starting come good clip Im writing early June HQ has already received over 300 forms Dont forget can enter Nats paying late fee time read its too late normal entry ran across something Id like pass speaks itself organization has 4 kinds bones WishboneThey spend time wish ing somebody would work JawboneThey talking very little work KnuckleboneThey knock everything anybody tries BackboneThey carry load work What kind bone received letter frm C Stephen Babin CD new type RC contest tak ing place Ohio Its Radio Controlled Navy Carrierl doubt anybody California would want travel Ohio this column read other districts thought Id mention will 27th 28th August letter Mr Babin will bring rules address 14701 Detroit Ave Lakewood OH 44107 THE RMALS Alaska Idaho ana e Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideet 1417 NW l9lne Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calner 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt iBo, 48 Broadniew MT 59016 Clarence E Haughe Ru B Boo 16 Cocur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Recio 24818 35eh Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fan Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations order Jim Wal ters Seattle Jim finished first de layed Nordic Glider Team Selection competi tion held Taft CA over Memorial Day weekend eight flyoff Jim put together second pro gram row Jim has team members Glider FAI World Championships Free Flight World Cham pionships will held Denmark during early part July Jim joined two other Northwest men trip Charlie Martin member FAI Power team mak ing first trip World Championships representing USA John Lenderman has chosen members team Team Manager Besides being strong com petitor FAI Free Flight events John rep resented USA team member himself several programs ago Charlie Belle vue John Portland area Good luck three support crews Bob Stalick has resigned member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Committee vote being taken seek preference participating program Bobs replace ment time read will have new representative know will give new committee member full support have number symposiums around District spring RAMS symposium Seattle has written up always fine show Another sympo sium really worth trip CAMS show Coeur dAlene ID one-day af fair features static model competition movies flying demonstrations whole affair low pressure just plain fun get lots people involved judging lot competition categories Un fortunately notes winners ganizers lost trip took recently Clarence Haught ramrod show club generally gets involved putting get chance go next spring Another symposium growing leaps bounds South Idaho show year held Boise BARKS committee five members chaired byJim Booker put show Holiday Inn show grows about 50% year year close RAMS show size quality over 100 models average lot Can imagine two Stuka models great de tail same show best show WACO bi-plane seen be lieved Stu Rhodes built WACO several other models show including 1/4 midget racer notes winners got lost same time others maybe will turn up Next year South Idaho Symposium will Twin Falls would well plan now will probably April watch details around first year closing must mention banquet held Saturday night excellent speaker spoke over difficult conditions place big enough motel near swimming pool Anyway after speaker Paul Card officiated over award ing drawing merchandise prizes seems Paul lot excellent glue give away became expert ever need glue-give-away-er will well call Paul South Idaho people friendly strong competitors put great show credIt hobby September 1977 65 JUNIOR FLIGHT / BOX 176 WaIl St Ste EDWHITTEN Now York NY 10005 ATTENTION ALL CL FLIERS AMAs first Control Line Postal Contest youngsters age 16 younger will held fall during September October have AMA member can live anywhere world no flying Mars allowed Details events proce dures will listed next issue meantime get adult advisor dad fine write official entry blank complete set rules Individual entries great think best clubs give hand younger members hold lo cal contests send bunches times Heres chance rub shoulders other Control Line fliers around world Write now get name list re ceive details BUILDING THE GUMDROP Well heres Gumdrop straight-for ward SRPSM really flies now ready study plans get set build first lets discuss some really fundamen tal requirements successful model airplane building Most important good place work have shopthats super have own room set up special table just buildingdont get mixed up homework have work kitchen table thats troublesome us have done Get good strong cardboard boxone separate cover local dressmaker florist keep materials parts finished models family cat out Get nice soft pine board no knotholes really flat should about six inches wide two feet long good inch thick isnt soft enough stick pins easilyforget Possibly important itemand always neglectedis mom Yes mother Select mother enjoys model building can sure will clean up after ery building session Stop building early enough have time Put stuff building board box really should have three four boxes can sort out trash table floor goes waste basket will mom realize model building great shell think youre pretty good kid after Thats now good luck until next monthfrom Richard /6 C 1 7& EDRAt CACH TIP EA5ED I/t JO 1 ENTER RS---itii Y 14 III EHPLATE CUT FERN TIN CAN WING MOUNT bETADLS GUMDROP bjs t4INl-IIAXI 5RRJJf BY RICIIARI WIDTTEN 66 Model Aviation /8 MAKE 2 132 7IHJiIIiI 3/4 EIE cA,H L