Inside View Headquarters get wrapped up problem situations important questions seem lost somewhere process true situations concerning noise generation aircraft effects neighbors fact take sound-level readings following recommended procedures does answer question complaints need recognize individual making complaint located distance nine feet aircraft three meters case FAI measurements must understand effects distance generated sounds actual environment complainant also matter puhlic relations cases nonexistent could take last item first especially since easiest implement takes relatively little effort carry through worthwhile conclusion attitude site through some divine right because signature lease does excuse inflicting disturbances upon neighbor true considers neighbor may have interest activity fact activity outside his/her own isolated property column number occasions has attempted convey understanding effect sounds generated aircraft heard evaluated against background ambient sound level neighbors location measure can use good soundlevel meter take actual measurements can also make some fairly good estimates some rather simple math use hand-held pocket calculator simpler calculations will still need take readings according established recommended procedures sound level aircraft aircraft properly set up engine speed should greatly vary between high rpm ground full throttle air no doubt propeller loading different between run-up ground inflight condition Proper loading will determine Continued poge 151 April 1995 149 Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meetings April 21-22 Visalia CA July 29-30 Oshkosh WI Nats Lets talk bit about annual extravaganza AMA promotes conducts Nats founding premise Academy promotion modeling competition reasoned competition would itself promote health growth model aviation certainly has true over years witness phenomenal technological advancement increase interest hobby realize some will agree competition important However am sure little careful research would support basic premise Certainly competition lifeblood other activities certainly stimulus enhances advancement fields including industry Because AMA continues promote competition various ways matters little relatively small percentage membership participates such formal competition Other sports have similar small percentages competitors versus noncompetitors Everyone benefits technological improvements made regardless involvement competition Over years AMA has responsible annually conducting greatest aeromodeling extravaganza earth has always multievent happening events have increased over years introduction new technologies aeromodeling forms until last several years Nats has over 90 official unofficial events number total participants has varied 700 1600 modelers competing lot fun have involved its organization execution has become somewhat nightmare management team consists mixed bag AMA paid Headquarters employees large numbers volunteers Weve also picked up expenses number volunteers leading deficit financially since costs exceed expenses another cost hasnt always considered Headquarters staff away desks regular work hold often means skeleton staff trying carry out Headquarters business So. what Personally would oppose eliminating Nats feel strongly event very important visibility aeromodeling general public well providing fun stimulation hundreds modelers unusual Nats covered national media last years Nats filmed shown Discovery Channel also hours exposure ESPN T-6 Races Muncie last fall Such exposure can trickle down local level help keep flying site Public acceptance very important Yes competition necessary variety reasons go about continuing important event make cost-effectivethat return investment looking ways means accomplish goal Certainly way cut costs hold event Muncie once necessary facilities place also looking toward use volunteers ease burden Headquarters staff want trim events manageable number eliminating poorly attended events based number entries received cutoff date still wrestling other management improvements year because unavailability necessary facilities events site problem surfaced rather late date weve scramble keep events proposed site Tn-Cities Washington locate other events known facilities available Free Flight Soaring have piggybacked other major events previously scheduled Muncie Next year hoped can reassemble bulk Nats events Muncie have no desire kill Nats rumored simply doing best continue provide quality event reasonable cost Goals AMA ACADEMY Model Aeronautics vision create organization wanted stress priority education improve science aeromodeling Academy non profit organization seeks through number activities advance hobby make fun publish magazine educates promote competition stimulates educates provide scholarships deserving modelers educate sponsor research advances technology educates Yes also provide insurance membership benefit unfortunate needed have live realities litigious society boggles mind times able somehow pull together talents literally thousands modelers make happen No AMA business monetary profit profit seek advancement hobby love simply want modelers everywhere whether AMA members find aeromodeling satisfaction adds lifes pleasure Resources talent necessary carry out activities An association organization people common purpose per Webster means members organization must involved make work have elected officers represent District try very hard listen what say know mailbox bulging letters phone very busy Yes listen try meet needs majority model population Witness phenomenal growth over past two decades support will continue increase capacity provide enjoyable aeromodeling future Model Aviation Museum Patron support can continue encourage educate preserve rich history model aviation variety Patron levels available Call 317 287-1256 information Frank V Ehling Museumpart National Center Aeromodeling Muncie Indiana Vital restoration preservation work needs done Patrons driving force behind effort cant youjoin today e Correction shipment number incorrectly e January 1995 careful check actual size January 1995 issue Pussycat Ten 31995 may request new set plans -1256 extension 211 make arrangements onvenience may have caused MA Staff little difference difference rpm will appreciably increase sound level flight inflight characteristics will probably also reduce levels keep ground measurement valid inflight conditions Having said can proceed next step need able make reasonable estimate slant range distance aircraft flight property position question Most fliers really appreciate distance model aircraft respect pilot makes other estimates difficult some advantage considering some simple mathematical figures Consider FAI rules RC Aerobatics relates distance 150 meters box distance out front flier translates roughly 490 feet easily measured site Now have someone observe flight path until pass made over distance Get appreciation distance Now increase altitude above mark until reach line sight up 450 horizontal will altitude about 490 feet slant range about 690 feet Other distances can easily worked out provides very good reference understanding effect distance sound levels assumes open path relatively static atmospheric conditions Sound levels decrease 6 dB doubling distance example sound level measured 100 dBA nine feet will 94 dBA 18 feet 88 dBA 36 feet 82 dBA 72 feet 76 dBA 144 feet 70 dBA 288 feet 64 dBA 576 feet still 58 dBA 1152 feet shows though has significant drop slant range noted above sound level still going enough above ambient noticeable factor distance can easily check field quite audible ambient very likely range 35 45 dBA difference between two 6-10 dBA hear significant sound level can calculate figure following formula Sound level X distance sound level measured distance 20 times Log distance question divided measured distance examples provided wish find sound level 690 feet have measured 100 dBA nine feet will divide 690 9 take log multiply 20 Subtract figure 100 dBA arrive figure 623 dBA Knowing can make some quite accurate calculations varying distance relative flight path aircraft column next month will cover some drawing depicting sort procedures applying actual situation Mousse Cans No articles have appeared Model Aviation some time use mousse similar cans add-on mufflers legal decision part attorney Academy safety considerations know course articles have appeared other publications depicting methods utilizing cans Attempts find source new empty cans have successful fact no known sources have replied possibility new cans might obtained used potential hazard top looking containers stores recently has shown very few aluminum cans shelves Almost materials now being packaged plastic containers alternative probably try find thin-wall aluminum tubing various diameters alternative Most assembly procedures may followed although will no doubt need search something use tubing ends l 1995 151 Sound/Crispin Continued page 149 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 provide better magazine feelings expressed about magazinethe official publication AMAwere among surprising results last years member survey reported pages 142-145 March issue nearly equal degrees members found Model Aviation thing liked liked least about membership Academy probably should have surprised conflicting responses Association publications often suffer ambivalent relationships membersubscribers some magazine prized tangible benefit membership others magazine little clutter mailbox once month between majority typically magazine sometime thing Sometimes read Sometimes goes file wastebasket after quick inspection compelling photographs point its tough please everyone have widely diverse interests age groups experience levels within group large AMA Regardless varied attitudes official publication essential part successful member associations means advocate cause state official position some cases forum arguing position debating issue vital member interest organization like AMA magazine also has important educational role use disseminate technical information share experience through how-to articles event reporting important Mode/Aviation AMA important serve role members value needs attractive needs filled relevant information needs magazine members enjoy reading accomplish meet broadest member need it within current constraints time money manpower answer unlikely will ever completely satisfy everyones needs perfect solution issue answer find out what readers preferences best provide magazine satisfies preferences often able way let us know preferences call Model Aviation Suggestion Box Suggestion Box 24-hour voice-mail box will record comments give us quick feedback whatever topic choose register comment number Suggestion Box 317 287-1256 ext 223 message can short longthe decision up you want response will have leave name number Suggestion Box part effort find out what members want Model Aviation other part has specific information suggestion box might yield reasoning behind decision conduct readership survey poll year Last years survey covered different subjects difficult find focus responses about magazine looked results clear needed better information needed ask directed questions needed ask way assured us would get range respondents broad enough yield statistically valid results According current schedule Model Aviation readership survey should appear July 1995 issue magazine have done research planning properly survey will provide members opportunity tell us what expect magazine will let help us publish magazine meets needsand thus meets key course participation Without strong readership response survey will exercise futility publishing policies will continue influenced complaints rather preferences Completing survey will take some time will require effort otherwise would have exert will however also contribute better publication better benefit other AMA members hope will take time complete survey hope will see personal investment Model Aviation CORRECTION February Executive Directors View HQ contained error regarding Executive Council motion requiring additional insurance sanctioned racing events models weighing 20 pounds approved motion underlying $1 million primary coverage sanction sponsors additional insureds AMA 4152 Model Aviation y Rou ii lard EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 CORRECTION ink dried February issue Model Aviation yet received call Bill Curliss seems name did appear results Maine Scale Shootout should have third Sport Scale Sportsman category instead Jack Buckley Also Charlie Johnson should have Charlie Nelson way sent knows what problem Anyway please accept apologies DISTRICT EVENTS previous columns have mentioned three events planned 1995 Judging Seminar District fun Fly Airshow being planned CT have heard anyone regarding events since column published Apparently much interest Are people planning events wasting time appears general decline modeling interest appears true nearly phases hobby across country have some ideas true would like have some input District Modelers What can done spark some interest due change society itself work pressures what Let hear VIEW FROM THE TOP title presidents column HCRC Flyer written Fran Mitchell has opinion above subject believe part problem see what think Heres Fran What has happened active fliers question large number local clubs trying answer economtc times new interests simple answers have giving subject much thought lately have come new conclusion think expanding hobby modeling has become very complex have helicopter development big airplane expansion new fan jet turbojet developments new highly detailed complex Scale models today developments very expensive technically difficult require great skill devotion hours time has observation active sport flier simple models able spend time just flying having fun fun part hobby seems wane active sport flier advances new technical fields modeling modelers can advance level beginning dwindle numbers frustration keeping up advancing technology catches up Unfortunately seems ego pride prevents modelers have advanced highly technical aircraft going back simpler airplanes JUST HAVING FUN have dedicated people able keep up usually competitive modelers driven excellence eventually succumb bum-out final observation bum-out occurs takes long time regain interest modeling after returning simplistic fun flying regain enthusiasm will reflect modelers highly active now seem have lost interest try mind apply observations learn reflections Try get escalation race hope see return field summer Sporty 40 get back fun flying socializing reduce pressure trying keep up places individual LOU ANDREWS found following information March issue Stunt News publication Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association says Lou has elected PAMPA Hall Fame article states Lous contributions hobby great out era dominant control line Stunt flier late 1940s winning Nationals several large meets including East-West meet Plymouth Internationals Designer Trixster series Barnstormer still force OTS Lou first fly Fox 35 competition 1947 Mirror Meet day beat challengers stands greatest talents ever hobby Lou also owner AAMCO company produced Aeromaster along several other kits Aeromaster probably greatest selling kits time well deserved honor congratulations Lou Two pictures month sent Jim Semonian MA AVP taken New England Fun-Fly April However no captions included normally try endorse products column however obtained pair Zurich Sunglasses NEWMAN OPTICS Ogden UT excellent glasses work very well desire information contact Boyd Newman 801 476-11771 recommend highly Boyd very pleasant work s photos March column April 1995 153 Bill Mitchell Eric Guilmet Bills Spacewalker II Dave Skillings Lockheed T-33 display flown point New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lackport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoen NJ 58520-OSOt [zip codes085 088 0880891 Tom Brown 52 FW PSG 9 Roe 2t35 APO AE 59123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPOJ Wes De Cou 85 Roersde Orise Sacking Ridge NJ 57825-t 308 [zip codes 070-076 078079 Vines Jollano t6 SOacrock Read Rocky Point NY 1t778 [zip codes117-119] Watt Geary 822 Prankln Soalesard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes080082 083J Rap Juschkos 7 Soergreen Anenue Nec Hyde Park NY t t545-3814 [zip codes090091100-104106107110-1161 George Boss t t Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes105108-t09 124-127] Adam Sattlerdt Perry Aoenae Latnaw NY tOt 10-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Cawillas NY t303t [zip codes130-132 137-139 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 087 Freqoencp Coordinator Los Saster 2082 Rabbt Lane Phoenis NY t3135-5507 315 685-2448 AMA Headquarters informs have elected Vice President next three years Thank thank yourselves being part new beginning District II campaign based providing greatly improved communication membership has norm past few years first improvements communication will district newsletter will begin report happenings first AMA Executive Council 1995 newsletter district clubs will hit streets no later two weeks after conclusion meeting am thumbnail sketch offer following have married same woman over 42 years together have two daughters three grandchildren have lived same house over 30 years telephone number remains same see above am devoted animal lover owning adopted ex-Racing Greyhound am manager/engineer electronics firm Buffalo NY area have over 28 years have modeler since 1942 member AMA since 1947 junior membership 50 cents whole year district VP 197980 served two terms 20th AMA president 1981 through 1986 primary interest modeling today RC Soaring dabble sport power flying just fun have flown CL Stunt competition years ago still have tingling feeling see free flight model thermaling GOS other district VPs once told writes column reach people read 8th grade level column will written own style might interpret third-grade post-graduate level times Also column will written six months out 12 other months being written AVPs can write subject choose will printed censorship invite brickbats well bouquets invite comments regarding happenings coming events area subject AVPs give following changes District staff Effective immediately Ray Juschkus named person replace should reason unable continue duties Vice President would serve capacity until proper election can held George Buso appointed AVP zip codes 105108-109 124127 replacing Bill Poythress Dave Mathewson appointed AVP zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 replacing Terry Terrenoire continues Giant Scale Inspector will use AVP zip codes 140-147 handling area myself Roman Paryz appointed RC Soaring Contest Board replacing Bill Miller Woody Woodman has declined continue AVP New Jersey am seeking nominations replacement have asked other appointees return various positions time being have already accepted Upcoming events district discussed above both Central New York Symposium scheduled January 21 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds WRAM show Feb 24-26 Westchester County Center will history time receive issue magazine Unfortunate best Remember AMA tabletop booth seen mall shows club events Well its still available use clubs need contact Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 get schedule list will ship expense must pay return freight costs ask return promptly could well waiting list Frank might request ship directly another user campaign promises strive term limitation AMA elected offices idea brought up immediate past Executive Council meeting evidently met little success intend continue effort direction because firmly believe monopolies some offices must broken respective officers given chance get back real world modeling other goal term office establish office Assistant Vice President districts position would provide immediate long-term temporary replacement elected VP case incumbent VP being unable carry period time perhaps permanently would provide needed voting authority continuity within district bylaws prohibit voting other elected officer could changed include assistant VP Thats month Please write feelings about what needed improve District II AMA put club newsletter address list letters newsletters best means learn needs desires sport AMA district will back author column May issue report major happenings January Executive Council meeting column June issue will collaboration between two District AVPs Until runway clear Model Aviation nations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 U] -1 1 [ UNNE 11 i6] t Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodniere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Communication Approximately year ago moved new location newsletter editors members still attempting contact wrong address Please use address listed above masthead order better serve quick time possible can also reached following electronic media services AMA Bulletin Board 800 438-7910 Internet Brown @ tiogaupbpitt CompuServe ID# 73767 12 Although AMA Bulletin Board new highly recommend its usage membership undoubtedly quickest reliable method communication modelers over country present time board includes over fifty different areas modeling interest Continued enthusiastic input membership will make type communication necessity modelers Sign up now calling modem 1 800 438-7910 cost AMA member $20 year Nats Unfortunately AMA national Championship cannot held venue 1995 As has mentioned Model Aviation several times structure Nats being revisited Several Council feel impossible continue current schedule combined events Comments pertaining issue would greatly appreciated District Vice President bright side doing everything possible allow Nats accommodated Muncie 1996 National Flying Site Activity summer schedule National Flying Site shows activity almost weekend summer vacation desire participate spectate check Contest Calendar Model Aviation contact Steve Kaluf Headquarters highlight summer will Race Week August 12-16 competitors over world will compete 1995 F3DIFAI World Championship current World Champion Californian Richard Verano will attempt retain title Believe Chip Hyde numberone Pattern flier will members United States Pylon team Large-scale racing AT-6 will return August 17-20 hot-air balloon competition will also take place August 12-13 Darke County Aeromodelers Association Congratulations Darke County Aeromodelers Association qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club award positive effort asset sport aeromodeling club has included Leader Program its primary goals please now program quite simple helps insure clubs future Contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters details National Competition Fun-Fly Association Congratulations NCFFA now recognized Special Interest Group competition fun-fly activity interested type flying please contact Dan Lachaco president 605 Stevenson St Sayre PA 18840 Jeff Black vice president 533 5 Hanover St Carlisle PA 17013 Cincinnati Soaring Society interested attending two great Soaring meets summer check out activity Cincinnati Soaring Society May 2021 Annual memorial Contest will provide challenging tasks gala Pumpkin Fly October 7-8 includes lunch attendance Please contact Mike ODonnell 513 729-4757 additional details Vienna Skysharks Vienna Skysharks Vienna West Virginia recently presented flying site owner Ralph Martin first radio control aircraft scratchbuilt Telemaster club project donated Martin appreciation use flying site Skysharks-Martin Field located approximately 12 miles northwest Marietta Ohio area stop club great rict III Modelers Thanks AVP Joe Vislay following pictures April 1995 155 Presenting Telemaster Roger Martin club president Steve Sturm along Bruce Cormack Jerry Dye Miles Reed prior takeoff Shelby Ohio Bill Folk Taylorcraft ml] 1u1[suLu1sJtm Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Four ended very fine note weather forecast 31st December good cold wind rain order day never can certain validity things usual van headed Tidewater Virginia cold dark Charlottesville could hardly guess what things would like Nike Park scene present best of Soaring meets area Hardy Souls Soaring Contest held annually last Saturday year year turned out also very last day year Luther Mitchell appointed Contest Director decided run things little different usual battle honors cutoff 1500 hours official flying reasonable since December sun quite low sky time weather turned out good sun shining winds light right world Luther decreed everyone could fly times desired top three scoring flights associated landings considered mean able get six flights before cutoff day continued nice until just couple minutes after 1500 rain began great time drive home through 160 miles rain missed event time watch end 1995 Perhaps once again weather will cooperate brought outstanding members Tidewater Model Soaring Society NEW FLYING SITE Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers Incorporated Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Number 421 has permanent home could call own several years has ended long-term lease improvements over several interim flying sites club typical has usual problems maintaining membership levels due question flying site result club now rebuilding future looks very brightSome photographs provided taken during activities new 400 x 60foot runway field shelter snack bar dedication made during 14th Annual GRAMS Giant Scale Fun-Fly 29 October Photo number shows Cleve Davis preparing give safety briefing Fun-Fly Photo number two has Newsletter Editor Bill Beardshaw Sky Writer Photo number three gives view new shelterEach new site boost model aviation effort must expended regard local clubs can really make happen ones familiar area know owners local authorities may need work process Academy can provide much helpful material personal assistance ultimately effort prevails hesitate contact District Vice President Headquarters need arises WINTER EVENTS Winter flying becomes rather sporadic especially after end December December 1994 rather unusual much District no snow ground entire month According papers first such December history District Columbia rest winter likely same January has started off quite cold potential conditions some activities found NVRC has annual Snow Fly scheduled month some others found during next two months also number Swap Shop events held during period Graham North Carolina during January rather long-running event much newer event being held Hampton Virginia 11 February 17th Annual Swap Shop/Auction/Static Competition will held 18 March run Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club longest-running Swap Shop/Auctions District IV event presently held Lord Botetourt High School off Exit 150B just off 1-81 third site event attendance still continues quite large event also places can meet old friends least time out year ample time talk learn what others doing aeromodeling Some vendors attend result some very good buys available show Watch Model Aviation announcements other Swap Shops area SANCTIONS Correspondence Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton shows fair number groups have submitted early sanction applications trend continues should see events during 1994 continue host enough events keep going whether enjoying serious competition fun-fly events Support club sport Model Aviation e Davis prepares safety briefing Bill Beardshaw checks out Sky Writer GRAMS field shelter MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Associate Vice PresidentsHere snap Jeff Sims Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Raochmood Rd Orlando FL 32808Pascagoula Mississippi Tom Barrett Ron Chidgey 3713 Pospano 0, Pensacola FL 32514 Wllbelmina Chihasa 2826 Abo Place Knonoille TN 37817of Moss Point MS getting ready fly Linda Cooley 9839 EIs Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa D, Nem Albany MS 38652Toms airplane Battleship Park Bumper Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 38305is good Dist Assoc VP Dist Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Cbaleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 36867V Assoc VPs excellent ones Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 TigeSail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Annioton AL 36208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Gone Blod Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Cimin Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Moonbester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lntnrlacben FL 32148 Phoem 904 6842517 important news flash District V members As reported last month distinguished revered Frequency Coordinator District passed away couple weeks ago lovely wife Dorothy has asked take place appointed new Dist V Freq Coordinator told over phone done paper work Burnie years well acquainted job wants stay involved AMA business agreed once have mailed endorsed form Leader member will try arrange everything AMA Hdqrs once Dorothys phone address same Burnies think lucky have have good friend Bill Haywood Foley Alabama also becoming AMA Leader Member because dedication organization hobby AMA Associate VP Mobile area reported recent AMA IMAA LOWER ALABAMA FALL FLY-IN Battleship Park Mobile Bumper Lyons reported Big Bird lovers Mississippi Alabama Florida ball flying airplanes despite uncertain rain wind Pictured above Rudy Brule performing IMAA inspection Punchy Goffs Big Bingo model LOWER ALABAMA RC FLY-IN Punchy Bumper Lyons co-CDs affair have important flyer Central Georgia named Ed Lidgard Ed legendary name Free Flight already installed AMAs Hall Fame Ed important message AMA members everywhere Let explain Ed moved 14000 population small town Perry Georgia 8 years ago reports zero FF activity has go Atlanta FF flying OK, Ed says 8 people interested RC Perry day 8 persons took off artificial leg got out crutch went see Mayor Perry Went see him about need locals have place fly radio controlled model airplanes Mayor granted wish strip graded seeded watered Towns unoccupied Industrial Park strip too close trees back went member see Mayor Mayor moved strip up hill open country club now has 34 members 5 new members wouldnt stop popping beer cans thrown out Club Ed reports flying day strip smooth frequency board used well Ed wants know what people can try also mentioned AMA Headquarters put Old Time rubber models glass case AMA Museum happy about Joe Mend Jacksonville Florida reports April 1 2 will CD Burnie Fields Memorial Fly-In will Lannie Road Model Airplane Park Joe says proceeds will go Dorothy Fields Im planning go myself. Hester Maxie Hester SIC Manfg Co drove way Montezuma Iowa Interlachen Florida attend Burnies funeral Dr John Agnew Fort Meyers Florida writes cently flew LFS NATS Muncie thought museum first rate surprised boundries active aiort. purpose site use such events NATS get moving get ready Improving Muncie should preference thanks nice letter John Jim Bissell has 2 addresses St Louis MO other Orange Beach Alabama So part Jim Bissell lives Alabama within Dist V can claim part him Jim writes want thank coming recent Fly-In feel free visit us time am enclosing article Mobile Press Register newspaper Fly-In also got TV coverage channel 5 Hope see again have friend Panama City Florida wrote nice long letter too long print because get page part what Jim Wilkinson said thanks hearing out like big government know little voice will never heard. Well Jim Wilkinson S Kimbrel Ave never mistaken life Send some pictures and/or family can run magazine member just important other member no big shots prima-donnas District just acknowledgeable other few short weeks ago personally invited CDs Rich Herrmann Chet Holloway attend 5th Fall Fling FlyIn Crestview Florida affair very well run attended Pictured above Robert Williams Tommy Williams Both plane Tommy holding the ground left made flown Tommy Robert Sturdy Birdie II l 1995 157 snap late Burnie Fields Dorothy sent want see Dorothy told over phone Hazel Sig Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 6Oese-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 587-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAAOCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franven Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hat Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 DIck Taylor 7929 Jefterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul MoIsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 84037-1859 Day 417 862-8565 Eve 816 584-2481 Faa 417 866-6485 new face top pagea slightly different list AVPs District VI marches thanks voted two called said getting big sincere THANKS Jim Sears years service District VI VP will look list AVPs top column youll see didnt get away completely now AVP Kentucky Now District VI news photos Want see club print Send photos information Please print type things bifocals sometimes cant read handwritten scratchings Terre Haute Indiana about young set twins about 5 years old Jacob Daniel Sedletzeck love flying RC little help dad John member Terre Haute R/C Club Jacob holding transmitter Daniel airplane Look out Scale Masters New blood getting ready win Picture courtesy Kenny Kern St Peters Missouri George E Appel gets started An enrichment program Francis Howell School George teaching five young boys ages 11 13 art building flying rubber-powered model aircraft program sponsored parent support team school Back basics stick-and-tissue plans Air Trails May 1949 During three Saturday meetings theory flight building materials kinds modeling activity discussed left right Ballman D Guntorius H Borders-Wing J Sainz M Rehagen George did get signed up AIVIA members Angola Indiana George Sorg Eagle get ready flying Steuben Model Aircraft Kiub SMAK field July fun fly Mr Mrs Fred Bright pit area checking things out Great looking field nice looking models Pictures courtesy Don Hershberger Chicago illinois WOLVIE blimp keeps fans Chicago Wolves hockey team entertained before games Main pilot Scott Justice Elmer Helfert Deb Justice backup pilots Any readers Out interested duplicating kind great PR modeling effort area contact Scott Deb details both AVPs contact information top column Anybody blimp pylon About five minutes per lap about Pattern blimp What would call knife-edge Body English helps turns Left right picture W Sysmanski E Helfert Deb Scott Justtce Second picture WOL VIE high above ice blimpers having ball WOL VIE Keep up terrific work gang Orland Park Illinois Crash Chronicle Palos R/C flying Club Because great article Air Show Chicago Tribune club asked give talk model airplanes Cub Scout Pack 62 November 28th president Arne Olson Herb Gary met group brought planes radios showed controls operate controls make plane react may have kindled little interest some young minds Palos RIC flying Club has 197 members Vintage R/C Society VRICS organization dedicated preservation radio control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby sport world Interested Contact Bill Poythress Secretary 2 Hemlock Ct Saugerties NY 12477 DISTRICT VI FACTS AND FIGURES have 996% AMA membership district third largest Only districts V X larger latest information received Headquarters says have 276 clubs District VI Model Aviation 4 1 I1 i Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Nothing good news month newsletters have read Clubs flying field problems seem have hope solution several being offered help local government officials am certain participation local activities will continue useful tool working out details afield Good luck new officers continued congratulations staying office AMA District VII have sent out annual report district officers asking willing continue wish pass baton shall have some new faces look meetings ask officers keep active local areas district AMA subsidizes travel make less painful travelling little further nonnally Again shall having column written areas have viable information photos column Send photos nearest AVP he/she will sort out use can use about six time unless miniatures During past year have several clubs earn Gold Leader Club Award heres list date PEBBLE CREEK FLYERS INC WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE SCIMITAR SQUADRON WISCONSIN CALUMET FLYERS INC WISCONSIN CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB WISCONSIN RUF MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB WISCONSIN THUNDERBIRD R/C CLUB MICHIGAN MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY MICHIGAN PORT HURON R/C TREETOPPERS MICHIGAN RIVER DISTRICT RIC EAGLES MICHIGAN CLOUDBUSTERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MICHIGAN MIDLAND R/C FLYERS MICHIGAN TULIP CITY AIR FORCE MICHIGAN WHIRLWINDS R/C CLUB OF SW MICHIGAN BITS AND PIECES R/C FLYING CLUB MICHIGAN PETOSKEY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT MICHIGAN SKYMASTERS R/C OF MICHIGAN ST PAUL MODEL RADIO CONTROLLERS INC MINNESOTA MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION IOWA RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL IOWA clubs have also awarded banner district can used field other shows/displays will presented February will also available local AVP another first district services becoming available AMA members clubs remember have several frequency monitors available club use requested frequency coordinators just cost return shipping also have two great tabletop displays kept other Don Bentfield s has updated reflect clubs side lake Also videos literature available AMAHQ free Next week shall Muncie first EC Meeting 1995 route take much shorter expressway take 1-69 south 1-94 go past Fort Wayne Next look exit Route 3 MARKLE about 20 miles south Fort wayne Take road east over expressway immediately take side road right front service station small road reduces trek around north side Markie Follow road along river first stop sign turn right south onto route 3 will take through Hartford Royerston great ice-cream store behind baseball practise area Muncie look Memorial Drive exit turn left AMAHQ right. cuts off nearly 20 miles OK. got deluged members asking got two membership cards. timate mistake batch done would definitely card early January darned computer printer some problem messed up batch Better safe l 1995 159 3M RCCIub field storage building cook shed action Spring Fly-In Don Bentfield photo trophy yearMike Irion handing second place Frankenmuth Sports Festival T&G Frankenmuthfaithfull deBolt Acrobat approach Marvin G Ingerson Menomonee Falls WI Bull Pup Scale Marvin clubs chief instructoroversees approx 30 instructors Arkansas Losesrana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Friersan Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 About two years ago stood up Tn-City Flyers club meeting challenged happy AMA get involved crux statement dont just gripe about what dont like give some constructive ideas Well Klein Red Skelton used say ah decided place confidence can hope prove worthy 58 years modeling behind Im still just another guy has innate interest kind type model aircraft Any have known length time never doubt about getting straight answer light must mention couple things brought attention since announced candidate last year first question asked SIG newsletter whit Does AMA exist modeler does modeler exist AMA question pertinent ever timely reply must also ask 1 Did vote last election district 2 Have contacted written district VP AVP lately mean intend vote EC meetings like district tell dont voice opinion Im left use own crystal ball Only 2000 bothered vote District VIII last election Something has bothered year amount heads graying hair keep gaining larger majority other words have fewer modelers under fiftyor looks like dying society look oneon- standpoint seems unsurmountable task No can possibly fix Junior Problem trueno person can just possible us AMA might conceive way enrich numbers Let throw few facts 1 History has proven dedicated advocates following must reached early age 2 Our lifestyle has changed drastically because both parents being workplace 3 The way reach captive audience people schools nation some 300000000 now surely conservative estimate student body 50000000 Now some what ifs What 1 The AMA via its parent organization NAA introduce national model aeronautics program public schools elective 5th-grade level up 2 This program reached 1% students either show interest have extra ability work hands 3 We introduced 1% facets AMA Would 500000 new member-modelers worth effort just some ideas Ive working hands set teaching manuals phases modeling developed over 40 years Howard Bueschel Trenton NJ solicit comments levels chance some other districts reading approve of please make contact VP second thought contact district people anyway As late December being written no District VIII have spoken aware decision buy flying site Visalia California cost some $450000 Further discussion subject suggested national site Muncie should completed point becoming unified Nationals facility before adding further ventures Personally favor move Muncie primarily because high cost operating Washington DC area really hope will let know feelings about AMA matters concern district know easier pick up phone call write letter However write down thoughts much utile trying remember conversation An AMA dedicated line Fax facility works Using Fax during working hours often cheaper mailing letter much quicker definitely want available will help lot phone calls made after 6 pm Central time Phone rates cheaper time too thought came Rachel Carson biologist certainly applies endeavor -If child keep alive inborn sense wonder needs companionship least adult can share rediscovering him joy excitement mystery world live Model Aviation riGt VIII lost its finest 1994 Marion Knight Houston left us too soon Rosie Reinarz gets Super Cyke powered Playboy Cabin off perfect ROG Look flying field Pensacolaone square mile mowed grass Tn-City Flyers free flight team hardware Tom McLaughlan Memorial Meet Pensacola North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81 Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Flicketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota New AVP Max Hansen has hooked Free Flight since age six after father took him free flight meet Sioux Falls 1946 introduced first model engine Bantam 19 However took some time learn build model fly new engine about age 11 able get first gas powered airplane sky does state enjoyed modeling ever since time Max does fly RC whenever possible well being AMA member also belongs IMAA Max enjoys meeting other modelers will represent modelers South Dakota special emphasis RC modeling Welcome aboard Max Russ Miller VP Dist IX News Nebraska Second Annual HiFlyers Fun-Fly Despite strong choppy winds right down runway years Fun-Fly success 44 registered pilots versus last years 31 pilots larger aircraft seemed handle wind little difficulty few others such Goose fearlessly challenged gusts put some good flights Larry Bartlebaugh Hastings Skylarks put fantastic show flying skill Great Planes P-5 1 powered SuperTigre 61 John Bill Boord also flew giant P-5 ls close formation everybody holding breathThe food good prizes great Thanks worked hard getting field ready helping Fun-Fly John Boord event director lined everything up AMA Incidentally John AMA contest director area special thanks Darrel Willoughby handling master ceremonies chores Bill Ferguson decorating gate area flags Frank Webber also fixed windsocks just tn time Fun-Fly Gary Sandsted HiFlyers RC Club Secretary/Treasurer News Colorado Four us Colorado have started building /6-scale lOs Theyre basically Josh Harels Scale RC Modeler plans have fiberglass fuselages nacelles sponsons first flew 26 August 1994 Denver Jet Rally Build Dean Lassek weighed 44 pounds has wingspan almost 10 feet Its powered two Dynamax fans 05 91s Most people betting 44 pounds would never get off ground especially density altitude being over 7000 feet However apparently nobody told Warthog because took off beautifully flew very scalelike fashion Dean received standing ovation after flight As far can tell confirmed Josh Hard himself first giant A-lOs fly few others have built yet flown some other people getting close first flight Since Deans flew well other three us now going full speed rest fourship know picture good could find no taking 35mm everybody either taking video just gawking picture made videotape Hope its good enough publish Ivan Munninghoff l 1995 161 New HiFIyers road sign marks entrance field Club member Lee Machmullers personalized license plate quickly cornered once chose clubs name HiFlyers President Ted Hansen cranking up Giant Sweet & Low Stick Unidentified handler Extra 230 powered SuperTigre 2500 Elmer Johnson Cory Luth testing smoke system Desperado 3000 Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 E Hazeiwood Scoltadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kal P Jenaen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Mark Karpowich 570 W Center Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelaon 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave PinJuv 4882 Coaley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolda 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamaon 445 Wealby Chula Viala CA 91911 Frequency Coordinatora George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Time Crunch As luck would have submittal date months column fell between Long Beach Hobby Expo IMS Show Pasadena time preparing two district meetings awards luncheon district staff meeting span few days bustle text district column arrived AMA headquarters day late leaving insufficient time staff edit material prep column publication As such months column will extremely short However able layout some photographs recent activity District well back next month look some suggestions improving enhancing AMA Nats Till next time epem safe keepemflyn. 4Competitors enjoy picture perfect weather concentrating finding elusive thermals 21st Annual CVRC Fall Soaring Festival Visalia California Oct 1-2 AVP Brian Nelson members Santa Clara County Tomcats modelers San Francisco Bay Area pictured shadow Golden Gate Bridge showcase model aviation 1994 Fleet Week Oct 8-9 1994 Desert Union Sailplane Thermalists DUST Palm Springs California host 1st annual Scale Fun-Fly beautiful Empire Polo Grounds Palm Desert Dec 10-111994 John Keneally L San Gabriel California taking high road practices new 80 MPH Combat event Whittier Narrows 162 Model Aviation ciatevlcePreaidenta The Long Beach Hobby Expo Jan 6-8 1995 presented Endless Horizons promotions first two hobby shows planned Southern California 1995 annual IMS show Pasadena follows Long Beach show during weekend Jan 13-15 Congratulations Lesley Burnett Nancy Bridi highly successful Hobby Expo AMA SINGE 1936 Want special AMA license number Supply Service catalog has complete information order alphanumeric custom license numbers Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice rresiuents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Grant Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Boeing HAWKS Big Bird Fly fence field rule 20th Annual Great Oregon Model EXPO sponsored Benton Co R/C Club will April 15 & 16 Benton Co Fairgrounds will displays Free Flight U/C RIC Aircraft along R/C boats cars can watch demonstrations model A/C flight buy raffle tickets RTF model plane Bring cash goodies youd like either swap sell Swap Shop can get information either Jim Trump 503-753-7540 Brian Unwin 503-753-1477 may mini-Dist XI meeting Another Event Electric Powered Model Aircraft SymposiumlWorkshop sponsored PSMEF will presentations speed controllers motors batteries kits wiring systems will information tables above will no admission charge symposium will need pay Museum flight admission So brain overcharged can increase capacitance quick tour two fabulous planes display Should interested attending brand new effort and/or would like presenter contact Randy Smithhisler 1703 105th Ave Ct East Puyallup WA 98372 206-927-4672 Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 206-839-9157 Also imagine will another running Celebration Silent Flight Fern Prairie Modelers field Washougal sometime early May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb 206-892-7732 evenings information whatnot Wenatchee Red Apple flyers working getting field grass found source 16000 sq ft sod Wow Instant lawn Theirs came church would seem theres building area free hauling sod may available need Some photos Boeing HAWKS Gathering Eagles Arlington last summer words about people eventPeter Nigro member Skagit Co R/C Club spent part summer break before becoming 4th grader meet Peter flightline flying often could get pin very accomplished flier poised young person 9 years old Peter Nigro Telemaster Arlington met another very accomplished flier institutions Dist XI wholly because hes modeling long time far importantly because good works long association SRAC especially tenure newsletter editor Yep its tad crusty curmudgeon himself Syd Russell far Big Birds flew Lakewood Elementary Last spring Peter Nigros 3rd grade Teacher Steve Boyce invited members Skagit Co R/C Club demonstrate R/C two classes club members participated Wed May 18th Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Marion Snaer Gene Peters dad Peter Nigro Don Baker Jim OstbyeThe students studying aerodynamics aircraft three weeks prior clubs visit Don Baker Dick Snaer AVP gave 15 minute talk class prior demonstration flight demonstrations flown student chance check out flight system before actual flights get some stick time afternoon Dick Snaer holds master transmitter young fellow tries hand Marion Snaer keeps sun out students eyes Gene Nigro explains transmitter works controls group Don Baker right does same another part class recent Willamette Modelers NL came thoroughly shredded post office Now want money Anyway Collecto drew record number year 133 showed up paid money complaint some members certain early birds managed make off best deals before starting time common problem swap meets some best stuff never gets tables play rules expect able have chance beginning appointed hour bit miffed Any creative suggestions new club started Portland area Glen Geller recently moved Beaverton area member Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron 8 years Glen hopes develop club similar Blacksheep encourage entire family build fly types aircraft modes flying FF U/C R/C group will meet second Monday month Fir Grove school Beaverton 7 10 pm will start indoor flying l 1995 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
Page Numbers: 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163
Inside View Headquarters get wrapped up problem situations important questions seem lost somewhere process true situations concerning noise generation aircraft effects neighbors fact take sound-level readings following recommended procedures does answer question complaints need recognize individual making complaint located distance nine feet aircraft three meters case FAI measurements must understand effects distance generated sounds actual environment complainant also matter puhlic relations cases nonexistent could take last item first especially since easiest implement takes relatively little effort carry through worthwhile conclusion attitude site through some divine right because signature lease does excuse inflicting disturbances upon neighbor true considers neighbor may have interest activity fact activity outside his/her own isolated property column number occasions has attempted convey understanding effect sounds generated aircraft heard evaluated against background ambient sound level neighbors location measure can use good soundlevel meter take actual measurements can also make some fairly good estimates some rather simple math use hand-held pocket calculator simpler calculations will still need take readings according established recommended procedures sound level aircraft aircraft properly set up engine speed should greatly vary between high rpm ground full throttle air no doubt propeller loading different between run-up ground inflight condition Proper loading will determine Continued poge 151 April 1995 149 Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meetings April 21-22 Visalia CA July 29-30 Oshkosh WI Nats Lets talk bit about annual extravaganza AMA promotes conducts Nats founding premise Academy promotion modeling competition reasoned competition would itself promote health growth model aviation certainly has true over years witness phenomenal technological advancement increase interest hobby realize some will agree competition important However am sure little careful research would support basic premise Certainly competition lifeblood other activities certainly stimulus enhances advancement fields including industry Because AMA continues promote competition various ways matters little relatively small percentage membership participates such formal competition Other sports have similar small percentages competitors versus noncompetitors Everyone benefits technological improvements made regardless involvement competition Over years AMA has responsible annually conducting greatest aeromodeling extravaganza earth has always multievent happening events have increased over years introduction new technologies aeromodeling forms until last several years Nats has over 90 official unofficial events number total participants has varied 700 1600 modelers competing lot fun have involved its organization execution has become somewhat nightmare management team consists mixed bag AMA paid Headquarters employees large numbers volunteers Weve also picked up expenses number volunteers leading deficit financially since costs exceed expenses another cost hasnt always considered Headquarters staff away desks regular work hold often means skeleton staff trying carry out Headquarters business So. what Personally would oppose eliminating Nats feel strongly event very important visibility aeromodeling general public well providing fun stimulation hundreds modelers unusual Nats covered national media last years Nats filmed shown Discovery Channel also hours exposure ESPN T-6 Races Muncie last fall Such exposure can trickle down local level help keep flying site Public acceptance very important Yes competition necessary variety reasons go about continuing important event make cost-effectivethat return investment looking ways means accomplish goal Certainly way cut costs hold event Muncie once necessary facilities place also looking toward use volunteers ease burden Headquarters staff want trim events manageable number eliminating poorly attended events based number entries received cutoff date still wrestling other management improvements year because unavailability necessary facilities events site problem surfaced rather late date weve scramble keep events proposed site Tn-Cities Washington locate other events known facilities available Free Flight Soaring have piggybacked other major events previously scheduled Muncie Next year hoped can reassemble bulk Nats events Muncie have no desire kill Nats rumored simply doing best continue provide quality event reasonable cost Goals AMA ACADEMY Model Aeronautics vision create organization wanted stress priority education improve science aeromodeling Academy non profit organization seeks through number activities advance hobby make fun publish magazine educates promote competition stimulates educates provide scholarships deserving modelers educate sponsor research advances technology educates Yes also provide insurance membership benefit unfortunate needed have live realities litigious society boggles mind times able somehow pull together talents literally thousands modelers make happen No AMA business monetary profit profit seek advancement hobby love simply want modelers everywhere whether AMA members find aeromodeling satisfaction adds lifes pleasure Resources talent necessary carry out activities An association organization people common purpose per Webster means members organization must involved make work have elected officers represent District try very hard listen what say know mailbox bulging letters phone very busy Yes listen try meet needs majority model population Witness phenomenal growth over past two decades support will continue increase capacity provide enjoyable aeromodeling future Model Aviation Museum Patron support can continue encourage educate preserve rich history model aviation variety Patron levels available Call 317 287-1256 information Frank V Ehling Museumpart National Center Aeromodeling Muncie Indiana Vital restoration preservation work needs done Patrons driving force behind effort cant youjoin today e Correction shipment number incorrectly e January 1995 careful check actual size January 1995 issue Pussycat Ten 31995 may request new set plans -1256 extension 211 make arrangements onvenience may have caused MA Staff little difference difference rpm will appreciably increase sound level flight inflight characteristics will probably also reduce levels keep ground measurement valid inflight conditions Having said can proceed next step need able make reasonable estimate slant range distance aircraft flight property position question Most fliers really appreciate distance model aircraft respect pilot makes other estimates difficult some advantage considering some simple mathematical figures Consider FAI rules RC Aerobatics relates distance 150 meters box distance out front flier translates roughly 490 feet easily measured site Now have someone observe flight path until pass made over distance Get appreciation distance Now increase altitude above mark until reach line sight up 450 horizontal will altitude about 490 feet slant range about 690 feet Other distances can easily worked out provides very good reference understanding effect distance sound levels assumes open path relatively static atmospheric conditions Sound levels decrease 6 dB doubling distance example sound level measured 100 dBA nine feet will 94 dBA 18 feet 88 dBA 36 feet 82 dBA 72 feet 76 dBA 144 feet 70 dBA 288 feet 64 dBA 576 feet still 58 dBA 1152 feet shows though has significant drop slant range noted above sound level still going enough above ambient noticeable factor distance can easily check field quite audible ambient very likely range 35 45 dBA difference between two 6-10 dBA hear significant sound level can calculate figure following formula Sound level X distance sound level measured distance 20 times Log distance question divided measured distance examples provided wish find sound level 690 feet have measured 100 dBA nine feet will divide 690 9 take log multiply 20 Subtract figure 100 dBA arrive figure 623 dBA Knowing can make some quite accurate calculations varying distance relative flight path aircraft column next month will cover some drawing depicting sort procedures applying actual situation Mousse Cans No articles have appeared Model Aviation some time use mousse similar cans add-on mufflers legal decision part attorney Academy safety considerations know course articles have appeared other publications depicting methods utilizing cans Attempts find source new empty cans have successful fact no known sources have replied possibility new cans might obtained used potential hazard top looking containers stores recently has shown very few aluminum cans shelves Almost materials now being packaged plastic containers alternative probably try find thin-wall aluminum tubing various diameters alternative Most assembly procedures may followed although will no doubt need search something use tubing ends l 1995 151 Sound/Crispin Continued page 149 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 provide better magazine feelings expressed about magazinethe official publication AMAwere among surprising results last years member survey reported pages 142-145 March issue nearly equal degrees members found Model Aviation thing liked liked least about membership Academy probably should have surprised conflicting responses Association publications often suffer ambivalent relationships membersubscribers some magazine prized tangible benefit membership others magazine little clutter mailbox once month between majority typically magazine sometime thing Sometimes read Sometimes goes file wastebasket after quick inspection compelling photographs point its tough please everyone have widely diverse interests age groups experience levels within group large AMA Regardless varied attitudes official publication essential part successful member associations means advocate cause state official position some cases forum arguing position debating issue vital member interest organization like AMA magazine also has important educational role use disseminate technical information share experience through how-to articles event reporting important Mode/Aviation AMA important serve role members value needs attractive needs filled relevant information needs magazine members enjoy reading accomplish meet broadest member need it within current constraints time money manpower answer unlikely will ever completely satisfy everyones needs perfect solution issue answer find out what readers preferences best provide magazine satisfies preferences often able way let us know preferences call Model Aviation Suggestion Box Suggestion Box 24-hour voice-mail box will record comments give us quick feedback whatever topic choose register comment number Suggestion Box 317 287-1256 ext 223 message can short longthe decision up you want response will have leave name number Suggestion Box part effort find out what members want Model Aviation other part has specific information suggestion box might yield reasoning behind decision conduct readership survey poll year Last years survey covered different subjects difficult find focus responses about magazine looked results clear needed better information needed ask directed questions needed ask way assured us would get range respondents broad enough yield statistically valid results According current schedule Model Aviation readership survey should appear July 1995 issue magazine have done research planning properly survey will provide members opportunity tell us what expect magazine will let help us publish magazine meets needsand thus meets key course participation Without strong readership response survey will exercise futility publishing policies will continue influenced complaints rather preferences Completing survey will take some time will require effort otherwise would have exert will however also contribute better publication better benefit other AMA members hope will take time complete survey hope will see personal investment Model Aviation CORRECTION February Executive Directors View HQ contained error regarding Executive Council motion requiring additional insurance sanctioned racing events models weighing 20 pounds approved motion underlying $1 million primary coverage sanction sponsors additional insureds AMA 4152 Model Aviation y Rou ii lard EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 CORRECTION ink dried February issue Model Aviation yet received call Bill Curliss seems name did appear results Maine Scale Shootout should have third Sport Scale Sportsman category instead Jack Buckley Also Charlie Johnson should have Charlie Nelson way sent knows what problem Anyway please accept apologies DISTRICT EVENTS previous columns have mentioned three events planned 1995 Judging Seminar District fun Fly Airshow being planned CT have heard anyone regarding events since column published Apparently much interest Are people planning events wasting time appears general decline modeling interest appears true nearly phases hobby across country have some ideas true would like have some input District Modelers What can done spark some interest due change society itself work pressures what Let hear VIEW FROM THE TOP title presidents column HCRC Flyer written Fran Mitchell has opinion above subject believe part problem see what think Heres Fran What has happened active fliers question large number local clubs trying answer economtc times new interests simple answers have giving subject much thought lately have come new conclusion think expanding hobby modeling has become very complex have helicopter development big airplane expansion new fan jet turbojet developments new highly detailed complex Scale models today developments very expensive technically difficult require great skill devotion hours time has observation active sport flier simple models able spend time just flying having fun fun part hobby seems wane active sport flier advances new technical fields modeling modelers can advance level beginning dwindle numbers frustration keeping up advancing technology catches up Unfortunately seems ego pride prevents modelers have advanced highly technical aircraft going back simpler airplanes JUST HAVING FUN have dedicated people able keep up usually competitive modelers driven excellence eventually succumb bum-out final observation bum-out occurs takes long time regain interest modeling after returning simplistic fun flying regain enthusiasm will reflect modelers highly active now seem have lost interest try mind apply observations learn reflections Try get escalation race hope see return field summer Sporty 40 get back fun flying socializing reduce pressure trying keep up places individual LOU ANDREWS found following information March issue Stunt News publication Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association says Lou has elected PAMPA Hall Fame article states Lous contributions hobby great out era dominant control line Stunt flier late 1940s winning Nationals several large meets including East-West meet Plymouth Internationals Designer Trixster series Barnstormer still force OTS Lou first fly Fox 35 competition 1947 Mirror Meet day beat challengers stands greatest talents ever hobby Lou also owner AAMCO company produced Aeromaster along several other kits Aeromaster probably greatest selling kits time well deserved honor congratulations Lou Two pictures month sent Jim Semonian MA AVP taken New England Fun-Fly April However no captions included normally try endorse products column however obtained pair Zurich Sunglasses NEWMAN OPTICS Ogden UT excellent glasses work very well desire information contact Boyd Newman 801 476-11771 recommend highly Boyd very pleasant work s photos March column April 1995 153 Bill Mitchell Eric Guilmet Bills Spacewalker II Dave Skillings Lockheed T-33 display flown point New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lackport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoen NJ 58520-OSOt [zip codes085 088 0880891 Tom Brown 52 FW PSG 9 Roe 2t35 APO AE 59123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPOJ Wes De Cou 85 Roersde Orise Sacking Ridge NJ 57825-t 308 [zip codes 070-076 078079 Vines Jollano t6 SOacrock Read Rocky Point NY 1t778 [zip codes117-119] Watt Geary 822 Prankln Soalesard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes080082 083J Rap Juschkos 7 Soergreen Anenue Nec Hyde Park NY t t545-3814 [zip codes090091100-104106107110-1161 George Boss t t Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes105108-t09 124-127] Adam Sattlerdt Perry Aoenae Latnaw NY tOt 10-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Cawillas NY t303t [zip codes130-132 137-139 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 087 Freqoencp Coordinator Los Saster 2082 Rabbt Lane Phoenis NY t3135-5507 315 685-2448 AMA Headquarters informs have elected Vice President next three years Thank thank yourselves being part new beginning District II campaign based providing greatly improved communication membership has norm past few years first improvements communication will district newsletter will begin report happenings first AMA Executive Council 1995 newsletter district clubs will hit streets no later two weeks after conclusion meeting am thumbnail sketch offer following have married same woman over 42 years together have two daughters three grandchildren have lived same house over 30 years telephone number remains same see above am devoted animal lover owning adopted ex-Racing Greyhound am manager/engineer electronics firm Buffalo NY area have over 28 years have modeler since 1942 member AMA since 1947 junior membership 50 cents whole year district VP 197980 served two terms 20th AMA president 1981 through 1986 primary interest modeling today RC Soaring dabble sport power flying just fun have flown CL Stunt competition years ago still have tingling feeling see free flight model thermaling GOS other district VPs once told writes column reach people read 8th grade level column will written own style might interpret third-grade post-graduate level times Also column will written six months out 12 other months being written AVPs can write subject choose will printed censorship invite brickbats well bouquets invite comments regarding happenings coming events area subject AVPs give following changes District staff Effective immediately Ray Juschkus named person replace should reason unable continue duties Vice President would serve capacity until proper election can held George Buso appointed AVP zip codes 105108-109 124127 replacing Bill Poythress Dave Mathewson appointed AVP zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 replacing Terry Terrenoire continues Giant Scale Inspector will use AVP zip codes 140-147 handling area myself Roman Paryz appointed RC Soaring Contest Board replacing Bill Miller Woody Woodman has declined continue AVP New Jersey am seeking nominations replacement have asked other appointees return various positions time being have already accepted Upcoming events district discussed above both Central New York Symposium scheduled January 21 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds WRAM show Feb 24-26 Westchester County Center will history time receive issue magazine Unfortunate best Remember AMA tabletop booth seen mall shows club events Well its still available use clubs need contact Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 get schedule list will ship expense must pay return freight costs ask return promptly could well waiting list Frank might request ship directly another user campaign promises strive term limitation AMA elected offices idea brought up immediate past Executive Council meeting evidently met little success intend continue effort direction because firmly believe monopolies some offices must broken respective officers given chance get back real world modeling other goal term office establish office Assistant Vice President districts position would provide immediate long-term temporary replacement elected VP case incumbent VP being unable carry period time perhaps permanently would provide needed voting authority continuity within district bylaws prohibit voting other elected officer could changed include assistant VP Thats month Please write feelings about what needed improve District II AMA put club newsletter address list letters newsletters best means learn needs desires sport AMA district will back author column May issue report major happenings January Executive Council meeting column June issue will collaboration between two District AVPs Until runway clear Model Aviation nations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 U] -1 1 [ UNNE 11 i6] t Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodniere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Communication Approximately year ago moved new location newsletter editors members still attempting contact wrong address Please use address listed above masthead order better serve quick time possible can also reached following electronic media services AMA Bulletin Board 800 438-7910 Internet Brown @ tiogaupbpitt CompuServe ID# 73767 12 Although AMA Bulletin Board new highly recommend its usage membership undoubtedly quickest reliable method communication modelers over country present time board includes over fifty different areas modeling interest Continued enthusiastic input membership will make type communication necessity modelers Sign up now calling modem 1 800 438-7910 cost AMA member $20 year Nats Unfortunately AMA national Championship cannot held venue 1995 As has mentioned Model Aviation several times structure Nats being revisited Several Council feel impossible continue current schedule combined events Comments pertaining issue would greatly appreciated District Vice President bright side doing everything possible allow Nats accommodated Muncie 1996 National Flying Site Activity summer schedule National Flying Site shows activity almost weekend summer vacation desire participate spectate check Contest Calendar Model Aviation contact Steve Kaluf Headquarters highlight summer will Race Week August 12-16 competitors over world will compete 1995 F3DIFAI World Championship current World Champion Californian Richard Verano will attempt retain title Believe Chip Hyde numberone Pattern flier will members United States Pylon team Large-scale racing AT-6 will return August 17-20 hot-air balloon competition will also take place August 12-13 Darke County Aeromodelers Association Congratulations Darke County Aeromodelers Association qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club award positive effort asset sport aeromodeling club has included Leader Program its primary goals please now program quite simple helps insure clubs future Contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters details National Competition Fun-Fly Association Congratulations NCFFA now recognized Special Interest Group competition fun-fly activity interested type flying please contact Dan Lachaco president 605 Stevenson St Sayre PA 18840 Jeff Black vice president 533 5 Hanover St Carlisle PA 17013 Cincinnati Soaring Society interested attending two great Soaring meets summer check out activity Cincinnati Soaring Society May 2021 Annual memorial Contest will provide challenging tasks gala Pumpkin Fly October 7-8 includes lunch attendance Please contact Mike ODonnell 513 729-4757 additional details Vienna Skysharks Vienna Skysharks Vienna West Virginia recently presented flying site owner Ralph Martin first radio control aircraft scratchbuilt Telemaster club project donated Martin appreciation use flying site Skysharks-Martin Field located approximately 12 miles northwest Marietta Ohio area stop club great rict III Modelers Thanks AVP Joe Vislay following pictures April 1995 155 Presenting Telemaster Roger Martin club president Steve Sturm along Bruce Cormack Jerry Dye Miles Reed prior takeoff Shelby Ohio Bill Folk Taylorcraft ml] 1u1[suLu1sJtm Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Four ended very fine note weather forecast 31st December good cold wind rain order day never can certain validity things usual van headed Tidewater Virginia cold dark Charlottesville could hardly guess what things would like Nike Park scene present best of Soaring meets area Hardy Souls Soaring Contest held annually last Saturday year year turned out also very last day year Luther Mitchell appointed Contest Director decided run things little different usual battle honors cutoff 1500 hours official flying reasonable since December sun quite low sky time weather turned out good sun shining winds light right world Luther decreed everyone could fly times desired top three scoring flights associated landings considered mean able get six flights before cutoff day continued nice until just couple minutes after 1500 rain began great time drive home through 160 miles rain missed event time watch end 1995 Perhaps once again weather will cooperate brought outstanding members Tidewater Model Soaring Society NEW FLYING SITE Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers Incorporated Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Number 421 has permanent home could call own several years has ended long-term lease improvements over several interim flying sites club typical has usual problems maintaining membership levels due question flying site result club now rebuilding future looks very brightSome photographs provided taken during activities new 400 x 60foot runway field shelter snack bar dedication made during 14th Annual GRAMS Giant Scale Fun-Fly 29 October Photo number shows Cleve Davis preparing give safety briefing Fun-Fly Photo number two has Newsletter Editor Bill Beardshaw Sky Writer Photo number three gives view new shelterEach new site boost model aviation effort must expended regard local clubs can really make happen ones familiar area know owners local authorities may need work process Academy can provide much helpful material personal assistance ultimately effort prevails hesitate contact District Vice President Headquarters need arises WINTER EVENTS Winter flying becomes rather sporadic especially after end December December 1994 rather unusual much District no snow ground entire month According papers first such December history District Columbia rest winter likely same January has started off quite cold potential conditions some activities found NVRC has annual Snow Fly scheduled month some others found during next two months also number Swap Shop events held during period Graham North Carolina during January rather long-running event much newer event being held Hampton Virginia 11 February 17th Annual Swap Shop/Auction/Static Competition will held 18 March run Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club longest-running Swap Shop/Auctions District IV event presently held Lord Botetourt High School off Exit 150B just off 1-81 third site event attendance still continues quite large event also places can meet old friends least time out year ample time talk learn what others doing aeromodeling Some vendors attend result some very good buys available show Watch Model Aviation announcements other Swap Shops area SANCTIONS Correspondence Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton shows fair number groups have submitted early sanction applications trend continues should see events during 1994 continue host enough events keep going whether enjoying serious competition fun-fly events Support club sport Model Aviation e Davis prepares safety briefing Bill Beardshaw checks out Sky Writer GRAMS field shelter MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Associate Vice PresidentsHere snap Jeff Sims Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Raochmood Rd Orlando FL 32808Pascagoula Mississippi Tom Barrett Ron Chidgey 3713 Pospano 0, Pensacola FL 32514 Wllbelmina Chihasa 2826 Abo Place Knonoille TN 37817of Moss Point MS getting ready fly Linda Cooley 9839 EIs Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa D, Nem Albany MS 38652Toms airplane Battleship Park Bumper Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 38305is good Dist Assoc VP Dist Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Cbaleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 36867V Assoc VPs excellent ones Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 TigeSail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Annioton AL 36208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Gone Blod Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Cimin Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Moonbester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lntnrlacben FL 32148 Phoem 904 6842517 important news flash District V members As reported last month distinguished revered Frequency Coordinator District passed away couple weeks ago lovely wife Dorothy has asked take place appointed new Dist V Freq Coordinator told over phone done paper work Burnie years well acquainted job wants stay involved AMA business agreed once have mailed endorsed form Leader member will try arrange everything AMA Hdqrs once Dorothys phone address same Burnies think lucky have have good friend Bill Haywood Foley Alabama also becoming AMA Leader Member because dedication organization hobby AMA Associate VP Mobile area reported recent AMA IMAA LOWER ALABAMA FALL FLY-IN Battleship Park Mobile Bumper Lyons reported Big Bird lovers Mississippi Alabama Florida ball flying airplanes despite uncertain rain wind Pictured above Rudy Brule performing IMAA inspection Punchy Goffs Big Bingo model LOWER ALABAMA RC FLY-IN Punchy Bumper Lyons co-CDs affair have important flyer Central Georgia named Ed Lidgard Ed legendary name Free Flight already installed AMAs Hall Fame Ed important message AMA members everywhere Let explain Ed moved 14000 population small town Perry Georgia 8 years ago reports zero FF activity has go Atlanta FF flying OK, Ed says 8 people interested RC Perry day 8 persons took off artificial leg got out crutch went see Mayor Perry Went see him about need locals have place fly radio controlled model airplanes Mayor granted wish strip graded seeded watered Towns unoccupied Industrial Park strip too close trees back went member see Mayor Mayor moved strip up hill open country club now has 34 members 5 new members wouldnt stop popping beer cans thrown out Club Ed reports flying day strip smooth frequency board used well Ed wants know what people can try also mentioned AMA Headquarters put Old Time rubber models glass case AMA Museum happy about Joe Mend Jacksonville Florida reports April 1 2 will CD Burnie Fields Memorial Fly-In will Lannie Road Model Airplane Park Joe says proceeds will go Dorothy Fields Im planning go myself. Hester Maxie Hester SIC Manfg Co drove way Montezuma Iowa Interlachen Florida attend Burnies funeral Dr John Agnew Fort Meyers Florida writes cently flew LFS NATS Muncie thought museum first rate surprised boundries active aiort. purpose site use such events NATS get moving get ready Improving Muncie should preference thanks nice letter John Jim Bissell has 2 addresses St Louis MO other Orange Beach Alabama So part Jim Bissell lives Alabama within Dist V can claim part him Jim writes want thank coming recent Fly-In feel free visit us time am enclosing article Mobile Press Register newspaper Fly-In also got TV coverage channel 5 Hope see again have friend Panama City Florida wrote nice long letter too long print because get page part what Jim Wilkinson said thanks hearing out like big government know little voice will never heard. Well Jim Wilkinson S Kimbrel Ave never mistaken life Send some pictures and/or family can run magazine member just important other member no big shots prima-donnas District just acknowledgeable other few short weeks ago personally invited CDs Rich Herrmann Chet Holloway attend 5th Fall Fling FlyIn Crestview Florida affair very well run attended Pictured above Robert Williams Tommy Williams Both plane Tommy holding the ground left made flown Tommy Robert Sturdy Birdie II l 1995 157 snap late Burnie Fields Dorothy sent want see Dorothy told over phone Hazel Sig Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 6Oese-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 587-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAAOCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franven Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hat Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 DIck Taylor 7929 Jefterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul MoIsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 84037-1859 Day 417 862-8565 Eve 816 584-2481 Faa 417 866-6485 new face top pagea slightly different list AVPs District VI marches thanks voted two called said getting big sincere THANKS Jim Sears years service District VI VP will look list AVPs top column youll see didnt get away completely now AVP Kentucky Now District VI news photos Want see club print Send photos information Please print type things bifocals sometimes cant read handwritten scratchings Terre Haute Indiana about young set twins about 5 years old Jacob Daniel Sedletzeck love flying RC little help dad John member Terre Haute R/C Club Jacob holding transmitter Daniel airplane Look out Scale Masters New blood getting ready win Picture courtesy Kenny Kern St Peters Missouri George E Appel gets started An enrichment program Francis Howell School George teaching five young boys ages 11 13 art building flying rubber-powered model aircraft program sponsored parent support team school Back basics stick-and-tissue plans Air Trails May 1949 During three Saturday meetings theory flight building materials kinds modeling activity discussed left right Ballman D Guntorius H Borders-Wing J Sainz M Rehagen George did get signed up AIVIA members Angola Indiana George Sorg Eagle get ready flying Steuben Model Aircraft Kiub SMAK field July fun fly Mr Mrs Fred Bright pit area checking things out Great looking field nice looking models Pictures courtesy Don Hershberger Chicago illinois WOLVIE blimp keeps fans Chicago Wolves hockey team entertained before games Main pilot Scott Justice Elmer Helfert Deb Justice backup pilots Any readers Out interested duplicating kind great PR modeling effort area contact Scott Deb details both AVPs contact information top column Anybody blimp pylon About five minutes per lap about Pattern blimp What would call knife-edge Body English helps turns Left right picture W Sysmanski E Helfert Deb Scott Justtce Second picture WOL VIE high above ice blimpers having ball WOL VIE Keep up terrific work gang Orland Park Illinois Crash Chronicle Palos R/C flying Club Because great article Air Show Chicago Tribune club asked give talk model airplanes Cub Scout Pack 62 November 28th president Arne Olson Herb Gary met group brought planes radios showed controls operate controls make plane react may have kindled little interest some young minds Palos RIC flying Club has 197 members Vintage R/C Society VRICS organization dedicated preservation radio control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby sport world Interested Contact Bill Poythress Secretary 2 Hemlock Ct Saugerties NY 12477 DISTRICT VI FACTS AND FIGURES have 996% AMA membership district third largest Only districts V X larger latest information received Headquarters says have 276 clubs District VI Model Aviation 4 1 I1 i Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Nothing good news month newsletters have read Clubs flying field problems seem have hope solution several being offered help local government officials am certain participation local activities will continue useful tool working out details afield Good luck new officers continued congratulations staying office AMA District VII have sent out annual report district officers asking willing continue wish pass baton shall have some new faces look meetings ask officers keep active local areas district AMA subsidizes travel make less painful travelling little further nonnally Again shall having column written areas have viable information photos column Send photos nearest AVP he/she will sort out use can use about six time unless miniatures During past year have several clubs earn Gold Leader Club Award heres list date PEBBLE CREEK FLYERS INC WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE SCIMITAR SQUADRON WISCONSIN CALUMET FLYERS INC WISCONSIN CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB WISCONSIN RUF MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB WISCONSIN THUNDERBIRD R/C CLUB MICHIGAN MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY MICHIGAN PORT HURON R/C TREETOPPERS MICHIGAN RIVER DISTRICT RIC EAGLES MICHIGAN CLOUDBUSTERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MICHIGAN MIDLAND R/C FLYERS MICHIGAN TULIP CITY AIR FORCE MICHIGAN WHIRLWINDS R/C CLUB OF SW MICHIGAN BITS AND PIECES R/C FLYING CLUB MICHIGAN PETOSKEY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT MICHIGAN SKYMASTERS R/C OF MICHIGAN ST PAUL MODEL RADIO CONTROLLERS INC MINNESOTA MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION IOWA RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL IOWA clubs have also awarded banner district can used field other shows/displays will presented February will also available local AVP another first district services becoming available AMA members clubs remember have several frequency monitors available club use requested frequency coordinators just cost return shipping also have two great tabletop displays kept other Don Bentfield s has updated reflect clubs side lake Also videos literature available AMAHQ free Next week shall Muncie first EC Meeting 1995 route take much shorter expressway take 1-69 south 1-94 go past Fort Wayne Next look exit Route 3 MARKLE about 20 miles south Fort wayne Take road east over expressway immediately take side road right front service station small road reduces trek around north side Markie Follow road along river first stop sign turn right south onto route 3 will take through Hartford Royerston great ice-cream store behind baseball practise area Muncie look Memorial Drive exit turn left AMAHQ right. cuts off nearly 20 miles OK. got deluged members asking got two membership cards. timate mistake batch done would definitely card early January darned computer printer some problem messed up batch Better safe l 1995 159 3M RCCIub field storage building cook shed action Spring Fly-In Don Bentfield photo trophy yearMike Irion handing second place Frankenmuth Sports Festival T&G Frankenmuthfaithfull deBolt Acrobat approach Marvin G Ingerson Menomonee Falls WI Bull Pup Scale Marvin clubs chief instructoroversees approx 30 instructors Arkansas Losesrana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Friersan Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 About two years ago stood up Tn-City Flyers club meeting challenged happy AMA get involved crux statement dont just gripe about what dont like give some constructive ideas Well Klein Red Skelton used say ah decided place confidence can hope prove worthy 58 years modeling behind Im still just another guy has innate interest kind type model aircraft Any have known length time never doubt about getting straight answer light must mention couple things brought attention since announced candidate last year first question asked SIG newsletter whit Does AMA exist modeler does modeler exist AMA question pertinent ever timely reply must also ask 1 Did vote last election district 2 Have contacted written district VP AVP lately mean intend vote EC meetings like district tell dont voice opinion Im left use own crystal ball Only 2000 bothered vote District VIII last election Something has bothered year amount heads graying hair keep gaining larger majority other words have fewer modelers under fiftyor looks like dying society look oneon- standpoint seems unsurmountable task No can possibly fix Junior Problem trueno person can just possible us AMA might conceive way enrich numbers Let throw few facts 1 History has proven dedicated advocates following must reached early age 2 Our lifestyle has changed drastically because both parents being workplace 3 The way reach captive audience people schools nation some 300000000 now surely conservative estimate student body 50000000 Now some what ifs What 1 The AMA via its parent organization NAA introduce national model aeronautics program public schools elective 5th-grade level up 2 This program reached 1% students either show interest have extra ability work hands 3 We introduced 1% facets AMA Would 500000 new member-modelers worth effort just some ideas Ive working hands set teaching manuals phases modeling developed over 40 years Howard Bueschel Trenton NJ solicit comments levels chance some other districts reading approve of please make contact VP second thought contact district people anyway As late December being written no District VIII have spoken aware decision buy flying site Visalia California cost some $450000 Further discussion subject suggested national site Muncie should completed point becoming unified Nationals facility before adding further ventures Personally favor move Muncie primarily because high cost operating Washington DC area really hope will let know feelings about AMA matters concern district know easier pick up phone call write letter However write down thoughts much utile trying remember conversation An AMA dedicated line Fax facility works Using Fax during working hours often cheaper mailing letter much quicker definitely want available will help lot phone calls made after 6 pm Central time Phone rates cheaper time too thought came Rachel Carson biologist certainly applies endeavor -If child keep alive inborn sense wonder needs companionship least adult can share rediscovering him joy excitement mystery world live Model Aviation riGt VIII lost its finest 1994 Marion Knight Houston left us too soon Rosie Reinarz gets Super Cyke powered Playboy Cabin off perfect ROG Look flying field Pensacolaone square mile mowed grass Tn-City Flyers free flight team hardware Tom McLaughlan Memorial Meet Pensacola North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81 Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Flicketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota New AVP Max Hansen has hooked Free Flight since age six after father took him free flight meet Sioux Falls 1946 introduced first model engine Bantam 19 However took some time learn build model fly new engine about age 11 able get first gas powered airplane sky does state enjoyed modeling ever since time Max does fly RC whenever possible well being AMA member also belongs IMAA Max enjoys meeting other modelers will represent modelers South Dakota special emphasis RC modeling Welcome aboard Max Russ Miller VP Dist IX News Nebraska Second Annual HiFlyers Fun-Fly Despite strong choppy winds right down runway years Fun-Fly success 44 registered pilots versus last years 31 pilots larger aircraft seemed handle wind little difficulty few others such Goose fearlessly challenged gusts put some good flights Larry Bartlebaugh Hastings Skylarks put fantastic show flying skill Great Planes P-5 1 powered SuperTigre 61 John Bill Boord also flew giant P-5 ls close formation everybody holding breathThe food good prizes great Thanks worked hard getting field ready helping Fun-Fly John Boord event director lined everything up AMA Incidentally John AMA contest director area special thanks Darrel Willoughby handling master ceremonies chores Bill Ferguson decorating gate area flags Frank Webber also fixed windsocks just tn time Fun-Fly Gary Sandsted HiFlyers RC Club Secretary/Treasurer News Colorado Four us Colorado have started building /6-scale lOs Theyre basically Josh Harels Scale RC Modeler plans have fiberglass fuselages nacelles sponsons first flew 26 August 1994 Denver Jet Rally Build Dean Lassek weighed 44 pounds has wingspan almost 10 feet Its powered two Dynamax fans 05 91s Most people betting 44 pounds would never get off ground especially density altitude being over 7000 feet However apparently nobody told Warthog because took off beautifully flew very scalelike fashion Dean received standing ovation after flight As far can tell confirmed Josh Hard himself first giant A-lOs fly few others have built yet flown some other people getting close first flight Since Deans flew well other three us now going full speed rest fourship know picture good could find no taking 35mm everybody either taking video just gawking picture made videotape Hope its good enough publish Ivan Munninghoff l 1995 161 New HiFIyers road sign marks entrance field Club member Lee Machmullers personalized license plate quickly cornered once chose clubs name HiFlyers President Ted Hansen cranking up Giant Sweet & Low Stick Unidentified handler Extra 230 powered SuperTigre 2500 Elmer Johnson Cory Luth testing smoke system Desperado 3000 Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 E Hazeiwood Scoltadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kal P Jenaen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Mark Karpowich 570 W Center Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelaon 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave PinJuv 4882 Coaley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolda 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamaon 445 Wealby Chula Viala CA 91911 Frequency Coordinatora George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Time Crunch As luck would have submittal date months column fell between Long Beach Hobby Expo IMS Show Pasadena time preparing two district meetings awards luncheon district staff meeting span few days bustle text district column arrived AMA headquarters day late leaving insufficient time staff edit material prep column publication As such months column will extremely short However able layout some photographs recent activity District well back next month look some suggestions improving enhancing AMA Nats Till next time epem safe keepemflyn. 4Competitors enjoy picture perfect weather concentrating finding elusive thermals 21st Annual CVRC Fall Soaring Festival Visalia California Oct 1-2 AVP Brian Nelson members Santa Clara County Tomcats modelers San Francisco Bay Area pictured shadow Golden Gate Bridge showcase model aviation 1994 Fleet Week Oct 8-9 1994 Desert Union Sailplane Thermalists DUST Palm Springs California host 1st annual Scale Fun-Fly beautiful Empire Polo Grounds Palm Desert Dec 10-111994 John Keneally L San Gabriel California taking high road practices new 80 MPH Combat event Whittier Narrows 162 Model Aviation ciatevlcePreaidenta The Long Beach Hobby Expo Jan 6-8 1995 presented Endless Horizons promotions first two hobby shows planned Southern California 1995 annual IMS show Pasadena follows Long Beach show during weekend Jan 13-15 Congratulations Lesley Burnett Nancy Bridi highly successful Hobby Expo AMA SINGE 1936 Want special AMA license number Supply Service catalog has complete information order alphanumeric custom license numbers Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice rresiuents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Grant Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Boeing HAWKS Big Bird Fly fence field rule 20th Annual Great Oregon Model EXPO sponsored Benton Co R/C Club will April 15 & 16 Benton Co Fairgrounds will displays Free Flight U/C RIC Aircraft along R/C boats cars can watch demonstrations model A/C flight buy raffle tickets RTF model plane Bring cash goodies youd like either swap sell Swap Shop can get information either Jim Trump 503-753-7540 Brian Unwin 503-753-1477 may mini-Dist XI meeting Another Event Electric Powered Model Aircraft SymposiumlWorkshop sponsored PSMEF will presentations speed controllers motors batteries kits wiring systems will information tables above will no admission charge symposium will need pay Museum flight admission So brain overcharged can increase capacitance quick tour two fabulous planes display Should interested attending brand new effort and/or would like presenter contact Randy Smithhisler 1703 105th Ave Ct East Puyallup WA 98372 206-927-4672 Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 206-839-9157 Also imagine will another running Celebration Silent Flight Fern Prairie Modelers field Washougal sometime early May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb 206-892-7732 evenings information whatnot Wenatchee Red Apple flyers working getting field grass found source 16000 sq ft sod Wow Instant lawn Theirs came church would seem theres building area free hauling sod may available need Some photos Boeing HAWKS Gathering Eagles Arlington last summer words about people eventPeter Nigro member Skagit Co R/C Club spent part summer break before becoming 4th grader meet Peter flightline flying often could get pin very accomplished flier poised young person 9 years old Peter Nigro Telemaster Arlington met another very accomplished flier institutions Dist XI wholly because hes modeling long time far importantly because good works long association SRAC especially tenure newsletter editor Yep its tad crusty curmudgeon himself Syd Russell far Big Birds flew Lakewood Elementary Last spring Peter Nigros 3rd grade Teacher Steve Boyce invited members Skagit Co R/C Club demonstrate R/C two classes club members participated Wed May 18th Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Marion Snaer Gene Peters dad Peter Nigro Don Baker Jim OstbyeThe students studying aerodynamics aircraft three weeks prior clubs visit Don Baker Dick Snaer AVP gave 15 minute talk class prior demonstration flight demonstrations flown student chance check out flight system before actual flights get some stick time afternoon Dick Snaer holds master transmitter young fellow tries hand Marion Snaer keeps sun out students eyes Gene Nigro explains transmitter works controls group Don Baker right does same another part class recent Willamette Modelers NL came thoroughly shredded post office Now want money Anyway Collecto drew record number year 133 showed up paid money complaint some members certain early birds managed make off best deals before starting time common problem swap meets some best stuff never gets tables play rules expect able have chance beginning appointed hour bit miffed Any creative suggestions new club started Portland area Glen Geller recently moved Beaverton area member Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron 8 years Glen hopes develop club similar Blacksheep encourage entire family build fly types aircraft modes flying FF U/C R/C group will meet second Monday month Fir Grove school Beaverton 7 10 pm will start indoor flying l 1995 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
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Inside View Headquarters get wrapped up problem situations important questions seem lost somewhere process true situations concerning noise generation aircraft effects neighbors fact take sound-level readings following recommended procedures does answer question complaints need recognize individual making complaint located distance nine feet aircraft three meters case FAI measurements must understand effects distance generated sounds actual environment complainant also matter puhlic relations cases nonexistent could take last item first especially since easiest implement takes relatively little effort carry through worthwhile conclusion attitude site through some divine right because signature lease does excuse inflicting disturbances upon neighbor true considers neighbor may have interest activity fact activity outside his/her own isolated property column number occasions has attempted convey understanding effect sounds generated aircraft heard evaluated against background ambient sound level neighbors location measure can use good soundlevel meter take actual measurements can also make some fairly good estimates some rather simple math use hand-held pocket calculator simpler calculations will still need take readings according established recommended procedures sound level aircraft aircraft properly set up engine speed should greatly vary between high rpm ground full throttle air no doubt propeller loading different between run-up ground inflight condition Proper loading will determine Continued poge 151 April 1995 149 Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meetings April 21-22 Visalia CA July 29-30 Oshkosh WI Nats Lets talk bit about annual extravaganza AMA promotes conducts Nats founding premise Academy promotion modeling competition reasoned competition would itself promote health growth model aviation certainly has true over years witness phenomenal technological advancement increase interest hobby realize some will agree competition important However am sure little careful research would support basic premise Certainly competition lifeblood other activities certainly stimulus enhances advancement fields including industry Because AMA continues promote competition various ways matters little relatively small percentage membership participates such formal competition Other sports have similar small percentages competitors versus noncompetitors Everyone benefits technological improvements made regardless involvement competition Over years AMA has responsible annually conducting greatest aeromodeling extravaganza earth has always multievent happening events have increased over years introduction new technologies aeromodeling forms until last several years Nats has over 90 official unofficial events number total participants has varied 700 1600 modelers competing lot fun have involved its organization execution has become somewhat nightmare management team consists mixed bag AMA paid Headquarters employees large numbers volunteers Weve also picked up expenses number volunteers leading deficit financially since costs exceed expenses another cost hasnt always considered Headquarters staff away desks regular work hold often means skeleton staff trying carry out Headquarters business So. what Personally would oppose eliminating Nats feel strongly event very important visibility aeromodeling general public well providing fun stimulation hundreds modelers unusual Nats covered national media last years Nats filmed shown Discovery Channel also hours exposure ESPN T-6 Races Muncie last fall Such exposure can trickle down local level help keep flying site Public acceptance very important Yes competition necessary variety reasons go about continuing important event make cost-effectivethat return investment looking ways means accomplish goal Certainly way cut costs hold event Muncie once necessary facilities place also looking toward use volunteers ease burden Headquarters staff want trim events manageable number eliminating poorly attended events based number entries received cutoff date still wrestling other management improvements year because unavailability necessary facilities events site problem surfaced rather late date weve scramble keep events proposed site Tn-Cities Washington locate other events known facilities available Free Flight Soaring have piggybacked other major events previously scheduled Muncie Next year hoped can reassemble bulk Nats events Muncie have no desire kill Nats rumored simply doing best continue provide quality event reasonable cost Goals AMA ACADEMY Model Aeronautics vision create organization wanted stress priority education improve science aeromodeling Academy non profit organization seeks through number activities advance hobby make fun publish magazine educates promote competition stimulates educates provide scholarships deserving modelers educate sponsor research advances technology educates Yes also provide insurance membership benefit unfortunate needed have live realities litigious society boggles mind times able somehow pull together talents literally thousands modelers make happen No AMA business monetary profit profit seek advancement hobby love simply want modelers everywhere whether AMA members find aeromodeling satisfaction adds lifes pleasure Resources talent necessary carry out activities An association organization people common purpose per Webster means members organization must involved make work have elected officers represent District try very hard listen what say know mailbox bulging letters phone very busy Yes listen try meet needs majority model population Witness phenomenal growth over past two decades support will continue increase capacity provide enjoyable aeromodeling future Model Aviation Museum Patron support can continue encourage educate preserve rich history model aviation variety Patron levels available Call 317 287-1256 information Frank V Ehling Museumpart National Center Aeromodeling Muncie Indiana Vital restoration preservation work needs done Patrons driving force behind effort cant youjoin today e Correction shipment number incorrectly e January 1995 careful check actual size January 1995 issue Pussycat Ten 31995 may request new set plans -1256 extension 211 make arrangements onvenience may have caused MA Staff little difference difference rpm will appreciably increase sound level flight inflight characteristics will probably also reduce levels keep ground measurement valid inflight conditions Having said can proceed next step need able make reasonable estimate slant range distance aircraft flight property position question Most fliers really appreciate distance model aircraft respect pilot makes other estimates difficult some advantage considering some simple mathematical figures Consider FAI rules RC Aerobatics relates distance 150 meters box distance out front flier translates roughly 490 feet easily measured site Now have someone observe flight path until pass made over distance Get appreciation distance Now increase altitude above mark until reach line sight up 450 horizontal will altitude about 490 feet slant range about 690 feet Other distances can easily worked out provides very good reference understanding effect distance sound levels assumes open path relatively static atmospheric conditions Sound levels decrease 6 dB doubling distance example sound level measured 100 dBA nine feet will 94 dBA 18 feet 88 dBA 36 feet 82 dBA 72 feet 76 dBA 144 feet 70 dBA 288 feet 64 dBA 576 feet still 58 dBA 1152 feet shows though has significant drop slant range noted above sound level still going enough above ambient noticeable factor distance can easily check field quite audible ambient very likely range 35 45 dBA difference between two 6-10 dBA hear significant sound level can calculate figure following formula Sound level X distance sound level measured distance 20 times Log distance question divided measured distance examples provided wish find sound level 690 feet have measured 100 dBA nine feet will divide 690 9 take log multiply 20 Subtract figure 100 dBA arrive figure 623 dBA Knowing can make some quite accurate calculations varying distance relative flight path aircraft column next month will cover some drawing depicting sort procedures applying actual situation Mousse Cans No articles have appeared Model Aviation some time use mousse similar cans add-on mufflers legal decision part attorney Academy safety considerations know course articles have appeared other publications depicting methods utilizing cans Attempts find source new empty cans have successful fact no known sources have replied possibility new cans might obtained used potential hazard top looking containers stores recently has shown very few aluminum cans shelves Almost materials now being packaged plastic containers alternative probably try find thin-wall aluminum tubing various diameters alternative Most assembly procedures may followed although will no doubt need search something use tubing ends l 1995 151 Sound/Crispin Continued page 149 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 provide better magazine feelings expressed about magazinethe official publication AMAwere among surprising results last years member survey reported pages 142-145 March issue nearly equal degrees members found Model Aviation thing liked liked least about membership Academy probably should have surprised conflicting responses Association publications often suffer ambivalent relationships membersubscribers some magazine prized tangible benefit membership others magazine little clutter mailbox once month between majority typically magazine sometime thing Sometimes read Sometimes goes file wastebasket after quick inspection compelling photographs point its tough please everyone have widely diverse interests age groups experience levels within group large AMA Regardless varied attitudes official publication essential part successful member associations means advocate cause state official position some cases forum arguing position debating issue vital member interest organization like AMA magazine also has important educational role use disseminate technical information share experience through how-to articles event reporting important Mode/Aviation AMA important serve role members value needs attractive needs filled relevant information needs magazine members enjoy reading accomplish meet broadest member need it within current constraints time money manpower answer unlikely will ever completely satisfy everyones needs perfect solution issue answer find out what readers preferences best provide magazine satisfies preferences often able way let us know preferences call Model Aviation Suggestion Box Suggestion Box 24-hour voice-mail box will record comments give us quick feedback whatever topic choose register comment number Suggestion Box 317 287-1256 ext 223 message can short longthe decision up you want response will have leave name number Suggestion Box part effort find out what members want Model Aviation other part has specific information suggestion box might yield reasoning behind decision conduct readership survey poll year Last years survey covered different subjects difficult find focus responses about magazine looked results clear needed better information needed ask directed questions needed ask way assured us would get range respondents broad enough yield statistically valid results According current schedule Model Aviation readership survey should appear July 1995 issue magazine have done research planning properly survey will provide members opportunity tell us what expect magazine will let help us publish magazine meets needsand thus meets key course participation Without strong readership response survey will exercise futility publishing policies will continue influenced complaints rather preferences Completing survey will take some time will require effort otherwise would have exert will however also contribute better publication better benefit other AMA members hope will take time complete survey hope will see personal investment Model Aviation CORRECTION February Executive Directors View HQ contained error regarding Executive Council motion requiring additional insurance sanctioned racing events models weighing 20 pounds approved motion underlying $1 million primary coverage sanction sponsors additional insureds AMA 4152 Model Aviation y Rou ii lard EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 CORRECTION ink dried February issue Model Aviation yet received call Bill Curliss seems name did appear results Maine Scale Shootout should have third Sport Scale Sportsman category instead Jack Buckley Also Charlie Johnson should have Charlie Nelson way sent knows what problem Anyway please accept apologies DISTRICT EVENTS previous columns have mentioned three events planned 1995 Judging Seminar District fun Fly Airshow being planned CT have heard anyone regarding events since column published Apparently much interest Are people planning events wasting time appears general decline modeling interest appears true nearly phases hobby across country have some ideas true would like have some input District Modelers What can done spark some interest due change society itself work pressures what Let hear VIEW FROM THE TOP title presidents column HCRC Flyer written Fran Mitchell has opinion above subject believe part problem see what think Heres Fran What has happened active fliers question large number local clubs trying answer economtc times new interests simple answers have giving subject much thought lately have come new conclusion think expanding hobby modeling has become very complex have helicopter development big airplane expansion new fan jet turbojet developments new highly detailed complex Scale models today developments very expensive technically difficult require great skill devotion hours time has observation active sport flier simple models able spend time just flying having fun fun part hobby seems wane active sport flier advances new technical fields modeling modelers can advance level beginning dwindle numbers frustration keeping up advancing technology catches up Unfortunately seems ego pride prevents modelers have advanced highly technical aircraft going back simpler airplanes JUST HAVING FUN have dedicated people able keep up usually competitive modelers driven excellence eventually succumb bum-out final observation bum-out occurs takes long time regain interest modeling after returning simplistic fun flying regain enthusiasm will reflect modelers highly active now seem have lost interest try mind apply observations learn reflections Try get escalation race hope see return field summer Sporty 40 get back fun flying socializing reduce pressure trying keep up places individual LOU ANDREWS found following information March issue Stunt News publication Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association says Lou has elected PAMPA Hall Fame article states Lous contributions hobby great out era dominant control line Stunt flier late 1940s winning Nationals several large meets including East-West meet Plymouth Internationals Designer Trixster series Barnstormer still force OTS Lou first fly Fox 35 competition 1947 Mirror Meet day beat challengers stands greatest talents ever hobby Lou also owner AAMCO company produced Aeromaster along several other kits Aeromaster probably greatest selling kits time well deserved honor congratulations Lou Two pictures month sent Jim Semonian MA AVP taken New England Fun-Fly April However no captions included normally try endorse products column however obtained pair Zurich Sunglasses NEWMAN OPTICS Ogden UT excellent glasses work very well desire information contact Boyd Newman 801 476-11771 recommend highly Boyd very pleasant work s photos March column April 1995 153 Bill Mitchell Eric Guilmet Bills Spacewalker II Dave Skillings Lockheed T-33 display flown point New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lackport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoen NJ 58520-OSOt [zip codes085 088 0880891 Tom Brown 52 FW PSG 9 Roe 2t35 APO AE 59123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPOJ Wes De Cou 85 Roersde Orise Sacking Ridge NJ 57825-t 308 [zip codes 070-076 078079 Vines Jollano t6 SOacrock Read Rocky Point NY 1t778 [zip codes117-119] Watt Geary 822 Prankln Soalesard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes080082 083J Rap Juschkos 7 Soergreen Anenue Nec Hyde Park NY t t545-3814 [zip codes090091100-104106107110-1161 George Boss t t Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes105108-t09 124-127] Adam Sattlerdt Perry Aoenae Latnaw NY tOt 10-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Cawillas NY t303t [zip codes130-132 137-139 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 087 Freqoencp Coordinator Los Saster 2082 Rabbt Lane Phoenis NY t3135-5507 315 685-2448 AMA Headquarters informs have elected Vice President next three years Thank thank yourselves being part new beginning District II campaign based providing greatly improved communication membership has norm past few years first improvements communication will district newsletter will begin report happenings first AMA Executive Council 1995 newsletter district clubs will hit streets no later two weeks after conclusion meeting am thumbnail sketch offer following have married same woman over 42 years together have two daughters three grandchildren have lived same house over 30 years telephone number remains same see above am devoted animal lover owning adopted ex-Racing Greyhound am manager/engineer electronics firm Buffalo NY area have over 28 years have modeler since 1942 member AMA since 1947 junior membership 50 cents whole year district VP 197980 served two terms 20th AMA president 1981 through 1986 primary interest modeling today RC Soaring dabble sport power flying just fun have flown CL Stunt competition years ago still have tingling feeling see free flight model thermaling GOS other district VPs once told writes column reach people read 8th grade level column will written own style might interpret third-grade post-graduate level times Also column will written six months out 12 other months being written AVPs can write subject choose will printed censorship invite brickbats well bouquets invite comments regarding happenings coming events area subject AVPs give following changes District staff Effective immediately Ray Juschkus named person replace should reason unable continue duties Vice President would serve capacity until proper election can held George Buso appointed AVP zip codes 105108-109 124127 replacing Bill Poythress Dave Mathewson appointed AVP zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 replacing Terry Terrenoire continues Giant Scale Inspector will use AVP zip codes 140-147 handling area myself Roman Paryz appointed RC Soaring Contest Board replacing Bill Miller Woody Woodman has declined continue AVP New Jersey am seeking nominations replacement have asked other appointees return various positions time being have already accepted Upcoming events district discussed above both Central New York Symposium scheduled January 21 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds WRAM show Feb 24-26 Westchester County Center will history time receive issue magazine Unfortunate best Remember AMA tabletop booth seen mall shows club events Well its still available use clubs need contact Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 get schedule list will ship expense must pay return freight costs ask return promptly could well waiting list Frank might request ship directly another user campaign promises strive term limitation AMA elected offices idea brought up immediate past Executive Council meeting evidently met little success intend continue effort direction because firmly believe monopolies some offices must broken respective officers given chance get back real world modeling other goal term office establish office Assistant Vice President districts position would provide immediate long-term temporary replacement elected VP case incumbent VP being unable carry period time perhaps permanently would provide needed voting authority continuity within district bylaws prohibit voting other elected officer could changed include assistant VP Thats month Please write feelings about what needed improve District II AMA put club newsletter address list letters newsletters best means learn needs desires sport AMA district will back author column May issue report major happenings January Executive Council meeting column June issue will collaboration between two District AVPs Until runway clear Model Aviation nations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 U] -1 1 [ UNNE 11 i6] t Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodniere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Communication Approximately year ago moved new location newsletter editors members still attempting contact wrong address Please use address listed above masthead order better serve quick time possible can also reached following electronic media services AMA Bulletin Board 800 438-7910 Internet Brown @ tiogaupbpitt CompuServe ID# 73767 12 Although AMA Bulletin Board new highly recommend its usage membership undoubtedly quickest reliable method communication modelers over country present time board includes over fifty different areas modeling interest Continued enthusiastic input membership will make type communication necessity modelers Sign up now calling modem 1 800 438-7910 cost AMA member $20 year Nats Unfortunately AMA national Championship cannot held venue 1995 As has mentioned Model Aviation several times structure Nats being revisited Several Council feel impossible continue current schedule combined events Comments pertaining issue would greatly appreciated District Vice President bright side doing everything possible allow Nats accommodated Muncie 1996 National Flying Site Activity summer schedule National Flying Site shows activity almost weekend summer vacation desire participate spectate check Contest Calendar Model Aviation contact Steve Kaluf Headquarters highlight summer will Race Week August 12-16 competitors over world will compete 1995 F3DIFAI World Championship current World Champion Californian Richard Verano will attempt retain title Believe Chip Hyde numberone Pattern flier will members United States Pylon team Large-scale racing AT-6 will return August 17-20 hot-air balloon competition will also take place August 12-13 Darke County Aeromodelers Association Congratulations Darke County Aeromodelers Association qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club award positive effort asset sport aeromodeling club has included Leader Program its primary goals please now program quite simple helps insure clubs future Contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters details National Competition Fun-Fly Association Congratulations NCFFA now recognized Special Interest Group competition fun-fly activity interested type flying please contact Dan Lachaco president 605 Stevenson St Sayre PA 18840 Jeff Black vice president 533 5 Hanover St Carlisle PA 17013 Cincinnati Soaring Society interested attending two great Soaring meets summer check out activity Cincinnati Soaring Society May 2021 Annual memorial Contest will provide challenging tasks gala Pumpkin Fly October 7-8 includes lunch attendance Please contact Mike ODonnell 513 729-4757 additional details Vienna Skysharks Vienna Skysharks Vienna West Virginia recently presented flying site owner Ralph Martin first radio control aircraft scratchbuilt Telemaster club project donated Martin appreciation use flying site Skysharks-Martin Field located approximately 12 miles northwest Marietta Ohio area stop club great rict III Modelers Thanks AVP Joe Vislay following pictures April 1995 155 Presenting Telemaster Roger Martin club president Steve Sturm along Bruce Cormack Jerry Dye Miles Reed prior takeoff Shelby Ohio Bill Folk Taylorcraft ml] 1u1[suLu1sJtm Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Four ended very fine note weather forecast 31st December good cold wind rain order day never can certain validity things usual van headed Tidewater Virginia cold dark Charlottesville could hardly guess what things would like Nike Park scene present best of Soaring meets area Hardy Souls Soaring Contest held annually last Saturday year year turned out also very last day year Luther Mitchell appointed Contest Director decided run things little different usual battle honors cutoff 1500 hours official flying reasonable since December sun quite low sky time weather turned out good sun shining winds light right world Luther decreed everyone could fly times desired top three scoring flights associated landings considered mean able get six flights before cutoff day continued nice until just couple minutes after 1500 rain began great time drive home through 160 miles rain missed event time watch end 1995 Perhaps once again weather will cooperate brought outstanding members Tidewater Model Soaring Society NEW FLYING SITE Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers Incorporated Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Number 421 has permanent home could call own several years has ended long-term lease improvements over several interim flying sites club typical has usual problems maintaining membership levels due question flying site result club now rebuilding future looks very brightSome photographs provided taken during activities new 400 x 60foot runway field shelter snack bar dedication made during 14th Annual GRAMS Giant Scale Fun-Fly 29 October Photo number shows Cleve Davis preparing give safety briefing Fun-Fly Photo number two has Newsletter Editor Bill Beardshaw Sky Writer Photo number three gives view new shelterEach new site boost model aviation effort must expended regard local clubs can really make happen ones familiar area know owners local authorities may need work process Academy can provide much helpful material personal assistance ultimately effort prevails hesitate contact District Vice President Headquarters need arises WINTER EVENTS Winter flying becomes rather sporadic especially after end December December 1994 rather unusual much District no snow ground entire month According papers first such December history District Columbia rest winter likely same January has started off quite cold potential conditions some activities found NVRC has annual Snow Fly scheduled month some others found during next two months also number Swap Shop events held during period Graham North Carolina during January rather long-running event much newer event being held Hampton Virginia 11 February 17th Annual Swap Shop/Auction/Static Competition will held 18 March run Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club longest-running Swap Shop/Auctions District IV event presently held Lord Botetourt High School off Exit 150B just off 1-81 third site event attendance still continues quite large event also places can meet old friends least time out year ample time talk learn what others doing aeromodeling Some vendors attend result some very good buys available show Watch Model Aviation announcements other Swap Shops area SANCTIONS Correspondence Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton shows fair number groups have submitted early sanction applications trend continues should see events during 1994 continue host enough events keep going whether enjoying serious competition fun-fly events Support club sport Model Aviation e Davis prepares safety briefing Bill Beardshaw checks out Sky Writer GRAMS field shelter MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Associate Vice PresidentsHere snap Jeff Sims Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Raochmood Rd Orlando FL 32808Pascagoula Mississippi Tom Barrett Ron Chidgey 3713 Pospano 0, Pensacola FL 32514 Wllbelmina Chihasa 2826 Abo Place Knonoille TN 37817of Moss Point MS getting ready fly Linda Cooley 9839 EIs Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa D, Nem Albany MS 38652Toms airplane Battleship Park Bumper Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 38305is good Dist Assoc VP Dist Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Cbaleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 36867V Assoc VPs excellent ones Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 TigeSail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Annioton AL 36208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Gone Blod Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Cimin Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Moonbester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lntnrlacben FL 32148 Phoem 904 6842517 important news flash District V members As reported last month distinguished revered Frequency Coordinator District passed away couple weeks ago lovely wife Dorothy has asked take place appointed new Dist V Freq Coordinator told over phone done paper work Burnie years well acquainted job wants stay involved AMA business agreed once have mailed endorsed form Leader member will try arrange everything AMA Hdqrs once Dorothys phone address same Burnies think lucky have have good friend Bill Haywood Foley Alabama also becoming AMA Leader Member because dedication organization hobby AMA Associate VP Mobile area reported recent AMA IMAA LOWER ALABAMA FALL FLY-IN Battleship Park Mobile Bumper Lyons reported Big Bird lovers Mississippi Alabama Florida ball flying airplanes despite uncertain rain wind Pictured above Rudy Brule performing IMAA inspection Punchy Goffs Big Bingo model LOWER ALABAMA RC FLY-IN Punchy Bumper Lyons co-CDs affair have important flyer Central Georgia named Ed Lidgard Ed legendary name Free Flight already installed AMAs Hall Fame Ed important message AMA members everywhere Let explain Ed moved 14000 population small town Perry Georgia 8 years ago reports zero FF activity has go Atlanta FF flying OK, Ed says 8 people interested RC Perry day 8 persons took off artificial leg got out crutch went see Mayor Perry Went see him about need locals have place fly radio controlled model airplanes Mayor granted wish strip graded seeded watered Towns unoccupied Industrial Park strip too close trees back went member see Mayor Mayor moved strip up hill open country club now has 34 members 5 new members wouldnt stop popping beer cans thrown out Club Ed reports flying day strip smooth frequency board used well Ed wants know what people can try also mentioned AMA Headquarters put Old Time rubber models glass case AMA Museum happy about Joe Mend Jacksonville Florida reports April 1 2 will CD Burnie Fields Memorial Fly-In will Lannie Road Model Airplane Park Joe says proceeds will go Dorothy Fields Im planning go myself. Hester Maxie Hester SIC Manfg Co drove way Montezuma Iowa Interlachen Florida attend Burnies funeral Dr John Agnew Fort Meyers Florida writes cently flew LFS NATS Muncie thought museum first rate surprised boundries active aiort. purpose site use such events NATS get moving get ready Improving Muncie should preference thanks nice letter John Jim Bissell has 2 addresses St Louis MO other Orange Beach Alabama So part Jim Bissell lives Alabama within Dist V can claim part him Jim writes want thank coming recent Fly-In feel free visit us time am enclosing article Mobile Press Register newspaper Fly-In also got TV coverage channel 5 Hope see again have friend Panama City Florida wrote nice long letter too long print because get page part what Jim Wilkinson said thanks hearing out like big government know little voice will never heard. Well Jim Wilkinson S Kimbrel Ave never mistaken life Send some pictures and/or family can run magazine member just important other member no big shots prima-donnas District just acknowledgeable other few short weeks ago personally invited CDs Rich Herrmann Chet Holloway attend 5th Fall Fling FlyIn Crestview Florida affair very well run attended Pictured above Robert Williams Tommy Williams Both plane Tommy holding the ground left made flown Tommy Robert Sturdy Birdie II l 1995 157 snap late Burnie Fields Dorothy sent want see Dorothy told over phone Hazel Sig Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 6Oese-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 587-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAAOCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franven Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hat Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 DIck Taylor 7929 Jefterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul MoIsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 84037-1859 Day 417 862-8565 Eve 816 584-2481 Faa 417 866-6485 new face top pagea slightly different list AVPs District VI marches thanks voted two called said getting big sincere THANKS Jim Sears years service District VI VP will look list AVPs top column youll see didnt get away completely now AVP Kentucky Now District VI news photos Want see club print Send photos information Please print type things bifocals sometimes cant read handwritten scratchings Terre Haute Indiana about young set twins about 5 years old Jacob Daniel Sedletzeck love flying RC little help dad John member Terre Haute R/C Club Jacob holding transmitter Daniel airplane Look out Scale Masters New blood getting ready win Picture courtesy Kenny Kern St Peters Missouri George E Appel gets started An enrichment program Francis Howell School George teaching five young boys ages 11 13 art building flying rubber-powered model aircraft program sponsored parent support team school Back basics stick-and-tissue plans Air Trails May 1949 During three Saturday meetings theory flight building materials kinds modeling activity discussed left right Ballman D Guntorius H Borders-Wing J Sainz M Rehagen George did get signed up AIVIA members Angola Indiana George Sorg Eagle get ready flying Steuben Model Aircraft Kiub SMAK field July fun fly Mr Mrs Fred Bright pit area checking things out Great looking field nice looking models Pictures courtesy Don Hershberger Chicago illinois WOLVIE blimp keeps fans Chicago Wolves hockey team entertained before games Main pilot Scott Justice Elmer Helfert Deb Justice backup pilots Any readers Out interested duplicating kind great PR modeling effort area contact Scott Deb details both AVPs contact information top column Anybody blimp pylon About five minutes per lap about Pattern blimp What would call knife-edge Body English helps turns Left right picture W Sysmanski E Helfert Deb Scott Justtce Second picture WOL VIE high above ice blimpers having ball WOL VIE Keep up terrific work gang Orland Park Illinois Crash Chronicle Palos R/C flying Club Because great article Air Show Chicago Tribune club asked give talk model airplanes Cub Scout Pack 62 November 28th president Arne Olson Herb Gary met group brought planes radios showed controls operate controls make plane react may have kindled little interest some young minds Palos RIC flying Club has 197 members Vintage R/C Society VRICS organization dedicated preservation radio control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby sport world Interested Contact Bill Poythress Secretary 2 Hemlock Ct Saugerties NY 12477 DISTRICT VI FACTS AND FIGURES have 996% AMA membership district third largest Only districts V X larger latest information received Headquarters says have 276 clubs District VI Model Aviation 4 1 I1 i Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Nothing good news month newsletters have read Clubs flying field problems seem have hope solution several being offered help local government officials am certain participation local activities will continue useful tool working out details afield Good luck new officers continued congratulations staying office AMA District VII have sent out annual report district officers asking willing continue wish pass baton shall have some new faces look meetings ask officers keep active local areas district AMA subsidizes travel make less painful travelling little further nonnally Again shall having column written areas have viable information photos column Send photos nearest AVP he/she will sort out use can use about six time unless miniatures During past year have several clubs earn Gold Leader Club Award heres list date PEBBLE CREEK FLYERS INC WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE SCIMITAR SQUADRON WISCONSIN CALUMET FLYERS INC WISCONSIN CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB WISCONSIN RUF MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB WISCONSIN THUNDERBIRD R/C CLUB MICHIGAN MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY MICHIGAN PORT HURON R/C TREETOPPERS MICHIGAN RIVER DISTRICT RIC EAGLES MICHIGAN CLOUDBUSTERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MICHIGAN MIDLAND R/C FLYERS MICHIGAN TULIP CITY AIR FORCE MICHIGAN WHIRLWINDS R/C CLUB OF SW MICHIGAN BITS AND PIECES R/C FLYING CLUB MICHIGAN PETOSKEY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT MICHIGAN SKYMASTERS R/C OF MICHIGAN ST PAUL MODEL RADIO CONTROLLERS INC MINNESOTA MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION IOWA RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL IOWA clubs have also awarded banner district can used field other shows/displays will presented February will also available local AVP another first district services becoming available AMA members clubs remember have several frequency monitors available club use requested frequency coordinators just cost return shipping also have two great tabletop displays kept other Don Bentfield s has updated reflect clubs side lake Also videos literature available AMAHQ free Next week shall Muncie first EC Meeting 1995 route take much shorter expressway take 1-69 south 1-94 go past Fort Wayne Next look exit Route 3 MARKLE about 20 miles south Fort wayne Take road east over expressway immediately take side road right front service station small road reduces trek around north side Markie Follow road along river first stop sign turn right south onto route 3 will take through Hartford Royerston great ice-cream store behind baseball practise area Muncie look Memorial Drive exit turn left AMAHQ right. cuts off nearly 20 miles OK. got deluged members asking got two membership cards. timate mistake batch done would definitely card early January darned computer printer some problem messed up batch Better safe l 1995 159 3M RCCIub field storage building cook shed action Spring Fly-In Don Bentfield photo trophy yearMike Irion handing second place Frankenmuth Sports Festival T&G Frankenmuthfaithfull deBolt Acrobat approach Marvin G Ingerson Menomonee Falls WI Bull Pup Scale Marvin clubs chief instructoroversees approx 30 instructors Arkansas Losesrana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Friersan Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 About two years ago stood up Tn-City Flyers club meeting challenged happy AMA get involved crux statement dont just gripe about what dont like give some constructive ideas Well Klein Red Skelton used say ah decided place confidence can hope prove worthy 58 years modeling behind Im still just another guy has innate interest kind type model aircraft Any have known length time never doubt about getting straight answer light must mention couple things brought attention since announced candidate last year first question asked SIG newsletter whit Does AMA exist modeler does modeler exist AMA question pertinent ever timely reply must also ask 1 Did vote last election district 2 Have contacted written district VP AVP lately mean intend vote EC meetings like district tell dont voice opinion Im left use own crystal ball Only 2000 bothered vote District VIII last election Something has bothered year amount heads graying hair keep gaining larger majority other words have fewer modelers under fiftyor looks like dying society look oneon- standpoint seems unsurmountable task No can possibly fix Junior Problem trueno person can just possible us AMA might conceive way enrich numbers Let throw few facts 1 History has proven dedicated advocates following must reached early age 2 Our lifestyle has changed drastically because both parents being workplace 3 The way reach captive audience people schools nation some 300000000 now surely conservative estimate student body 50000000 Now some what ifs What 1 The AMA via its parent organization NAA introduce national model aeronautics program public schools elective 5th-grade level up 2 This program reached 1% students either show interest have extra ability work hands 3 We introduced 1% facets AMA Would 500000 new member-modelers worth effort just some ideas Ive working hands set teaching manuals phases modeling developed over 40 years Howard Bueschel Trenton NJ solicit comments levels chance some other districts reading approve of please make contact VP second thought contact district people anyway As late December being written no District VIII have spoken aware decision buy flying site Visalia California cost some $450000 Further discussion subject suggested national site Muncie should completed point becoming unified Nationals facility before adding further ventures Personally favor move Muncie primarily because high cost operating Washington DC area really hope will let know feelings about AMA matters concern district know easier pick up phone call write letter However write down thoughts much utile trying remember conversation An AMA dedicated line Fax facility works Using Fax during working hours often cheaper mailing letter much quicker definitely want available will help lot phone calls made after 6 pm Central time Phone rates cheaper time too thought came Rachel Carson biologist certainly applies endeavor -If child keep alive inborn sense wonder needs companionship least adult can share rediscovering him joy excitement mystery world live Model Aviation riGt VIII lost its finest 1994 Marion Knight Houston left us too soon Rosie Reinarz gets Super Cyke powered Playboy Cabin off perfect ROG Look flying field Pensacolaone square mile mowed grass Tn-City Flyers free flight team hardware Tom McLaughlan Memorial Meet Pensacola North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81 Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Flicketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota New AVP Max Hansen has hooked Free Flight since age six after father took him free flight meet Sioux Falls 1946 introduced first model engine Bantam 19 However took some time learn build model fly new engine about age 11 able get first gas powered airplane sky does state enjoyed modeling ever since time Max does fly RC whenever possible well being AMA member also belongs IMAA Max enjoys meeting other modelers will represent modelers South Dakota special emphasis RC modeling Welcome aboard Max Russ Miller VP Dist IX News Nebraska Second Annual HiFlyers Fun-Fly Despite strong choppy winds right down runway years Fun-Fly success 44 registered pilots versus last years 31 pilots larger aircraft seemed handle wind little difficulty few others such Goose fearlessly challenged gusts put some good flights Larry Bartlebaugh Hastings Skylarks put fantastic show flying skill Great Planes P-5 1 powered SuperTigre 61 John Bill Boord also flew giant P-5 ls close formation everybody holding breathThe food good prizes great Thanks worked hard getting field ready helping Fun-Fly John Boord event director lined everything up AMA Incidentally John AMA contest director area special thanks Darrel Willoughby handling master ceremonies chores Bill Ferguson decorating gate area flags Frank Webber also fixed windsocks just tn time Fun-Fly Gary Sandsted HiFlyers RC Club Secretary/Treasurer News Colorado Four us Colorado have started building /6-scale lOs Theyre basically Josh Harels Scale RC Modeler plans have fiberglass fuselages nacelles sponsons first flew 26 August 1994 Denver Jet Rally Build Dean Lassek weighed 44 pounds has wingspan almost 10 feet Its powered two Dynamax fans 05 91s Most people betting 44 pounds would never get off ground especially density altitude being over 7000 feet However apparently nobody told Warthog because took off beautifully flew very scalelike fashion Dean received standing ovation after flight As far can tell confirmed Josh Hard himself first giant A-lOs fly few others have built yet flown some other people getting close first flight Since Deans flew well other three us now going full speed rest fourship know picture good could find no taking 35mm everybody either taking video just gawking picture made videotape Hope its good enough publish Ivan Munninghoff l 1995 161 New HiFIyers road sign marks entrance field Club member Lee Machmullers personalized license plate quickly cornered once chose clubs name HiFlyers President Ted Hansen cranking up Giant Sweet & Low Stick Unidentified handler Extra 230 powered SuperTigre 2500 Elmer Johnson Cory Luth testing smoke system Desperado 3000 Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 E Hazeiwood Scoltadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kal P Jenaen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Mark Karpowich 570 W Center Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelaon 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave PinJuv 4882 Coaley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolda 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamaon 445 Wealby Chula Viala CA 91911 Frequency Coordinatora George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Time Crunch As luck would have submittal date months column fell between Long Beach Hobby Expo IMS Show Pasadena time preparing two district meetings awards luncheon district staff meeting span few days bustle text district column arrived AMA headquarters day late leaving insufficient time staff edit material prep column publication As such months column will extremely short However able layout some photographs recent activity District well back next month look some suggestions improving enhancing AMA Nats Till next time epem safe keepemflyn. 4Competitors enjoy picture perfect weather concentrating finding elusive thermals 21st Annual CVRC Fall Soaring Festival Visalia California Oct 1-2 AVP Brian Nelson members Santa Clara County Tomcats modelers San Francisco Bay Area pictured shadow Golden Gate Bridge showcase model aviation 1994 Fleet Week Oct 8-9 1994 Desert Union Sailplane Thermalists DUST Palm Springs California host 1st annual Scale Fun-Fly beautiful Empire Polo Grounds Palm Desert Dec 10-111994 John Keneally L San Gabriel California taking high road practices new 80 MPH Combat event Whittier Narrows 162 Model Aviation ciatevlcePreaidenta The Long Beach Hobby Expo Jan 6-8 1995 presented Endless Horizons promotions first two hobby shows planned Southern California 1995 annual IMS show Pasadena follows Long Beach show during weekend Jan 13-15 Congratulations Lesley Burnett Nancy Bridi highly successful Hobby Expo AMA SINGE 1936 Want special AMA license number Supply Service catalog has complete information order alphanumeric custom license numbers Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice rresiuents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Grant Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Boeing HAWKS Big Bird Fly fence field rule 20th Annual Great Oregon Model EXPO sponsored Benton Co R/C Club will April 15 & 16 Benton Co Fairgrounds will displays Free Flight U/C RIC Aircraft along R/C boats cars can watch demonstrations model A/C flight buy raffle tickets RTF model plane Bring cash goodies youd like either swap sell Swap Shop can get information either Jim Trump 503-753-7540 Brian Unwin 503-753-1477 may mini-Dist XI meeting Another Event Electric Powered Model Aircraft SymposiumlWorkshop sponsored PSMEF will presentations speed controllers motors batteries kits wiring systems will information tables above will no admission charge symposium will need pay Museum flight admission So brain overcharged can increase capacitance quick tour two fabulous planes display Should interested attending brand new effort and/or would like presenter contact Randy Smithhisler 1703 105th Ave Ct East Puyallup WA 98372 206-927-4672 Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 206-839-9157 Also imagine will another running Celebration Silent Flight Fern Prairie Modelers field Washougal sometime early May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb 206-892-7732 evenings information whatnot Wenatchee Red Apple flyers working getting field grass found source 16000 sq ft sod Wow Instant lawn Theirs came church would seem theres building area free hauling sod may available need Some photos Boeing HAWKS Gathering Eagles Arlington last summer words about people eventPeter Nigro member Skagit Co R/C Club spent part summer break before becoming 4th grader meet Peter flightline flying often could get pin very accomplished flier poised young person 9 years old Peter Nigro Telemaster Arlington met another very accomplished flier institutions Dist XI wholly because hes modeling long time far importantly because good works long association SRAC especially tenure newsletter editor Yep its tad crusty curmudgeon himself Syd Russell far Big Birds flew Lakewood Elementary Last spring Peter Nigros 3rd grade Teacher Steve Boyce invited members Skagit Co R/C Club demonstrate R/C two classes club members participated Wed May 18th Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Marion Snaer Gene Peters dad Peter Nigro Don Baker Jim OstbyeThe students studying aerodynamics aircraft three weeks prior clubs visit Don Baker Dick Snaer AVP gave 15 minute talk class prior demonstration flight demonstrations flown student chance check out flight system before actual flights get some stick time afternoon Dick Snaer holds master transmitter young fellow tries hand Marion Snaer keeps sun out students eyes Gene Nigro explains transmitter works controls group Don Baker right does same another part class recent Willamette Modelers NL came thoroughly shredded post office Now want money Anyway Collecto drew record number year 133 showed up paid money complaint some members certain early birds managed make off best deals before starting time common problem swap meets some best stuff never gets tables play rules expect able have chance beginning appointed hour bit miffed Any creative suggestions new club started Portland area Glen Geller recently moved Beaverton area member Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron 8 years Glen hopes develop club similar Blacksheep encourage entire family build fly types aircraft modes flying FF U/C R/C group will meet second Monday month Fir Grove school Beaverton 7 10 pm will start indoor flying l 1995 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
Page Numbers: 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163
Inside View Headquarters get wrapped up problem situations important questions seem lost somewhere process true situations concerning noise generation aircraft effects neighbors fact take sound-level readings following recommended procedures does answer question complaints need recognize individual making complaint located distance nine feet aircraft three meters case FAI measurements must understand effects distance generated sounds actual environment complainant also matter puhlic relations cases nonexistent could take last item first especially since easiest implement takes relatively little effort carry through worthwhile conclusion attitude site through some divine right because signature lease does excuse inflicting disturbances upon neighbor true considers neighbor may have interest activity fact activity outside his/her own isolated property column number occasions has attempted convey understanding effect sounds generated aircraft heard evaluated against background ambient sound level neighbors location measure can use good soundlevel meter take actual measurements can also make some fairly good estimates some rather simple math use hand-held pocket calculator simpler calculations will still need take readings according established recommended procedures sound level aircraft aircraft properly set up engine speed should greatly vary between high rpm ground full throttle air no doubt propeller loading different between run-up ground inflight condition Proper loading will determine Continued poge 151 April 1995 149 Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meetings April 21-22 Visalia CA July 29-30 Oshkosh WI Nats Lets talk bit about annual extravaganza AMA promotes conducts Nats founding premise Academy promotion modeling competition reasoned competition would itself promote health growth model aviation certainly has true over years witness phenomenal technological advancement increase interest hobby realize some will agree competition important However am sure little careful research would support basic premise Certainly competition lifeblood other activities certainly stimulus enhances advancement fields including industry Because AMA continues promote competition various ways matters little relatively small percentage membership participates such formal competition Other sports have similar small percentages competitors versus noncompetitors Everyone benefits technological improvements made regardless involvement competition Over years AMA has responsible annually conducting greatest aeromodeling extravaganza earth has always multievent happening events have increased over years introduction new technologies aeromodeling forms until last several years Nats has over 90 official unofficial events number total participants has varied 700 1600 modelers competing lot fun have involved its organization execution has become somewhat nightmare management team consists mixed bag AMA paid Headquarters employees large numbers volunteers Weve also picked up expenses number volunteers leading deficit financially since costs exceed expenses another cost hasnt always considered Headquarters staff away desks regular work hold often means skeleton staff trying carry out Headquarters business So. what Personally would oppose eliminating Nats feel strongly event very important visibility aeromodeling general public well providing fun stimulation hundreds modelers unusual Nats covered national media last years Nats filmed shown Discovery Channel also hours exposure ESPN T-6 Races Muncie last fall Such exposure can trickle down local level help keep flying site Public acceptance very important Yes competition necessary variety reasons go about continuing important event make cost-effectivethat return investment looking ways means accomplish goal Certainly way cut costs hold event Muncie once necessary facilities place also looking toward use volunteers ease burden Headquarters staff want trim events manageable number eliminating poorly attended events based number entries received cutoff date still wrestling other management improvements year because unavailability necessary facilities events site problem surfaced rather late date weve scramble keep events proposed site Tn-Cities Washington locate other events known facilities available Free Flight Soaring have piggybacked other major events previously scheduled Muncie Next year hoped can reassemble bulk Nats events Muncie have no desire kill Nats rumored simply doing best continue provide quality event reasonable cost Goals AMA ACADEMY Model Aeronautics vision create organization wanted stress priority education improve science aeromodeling Academy non profit organization seeks through number activities advance hobby make fun publish magazine educates promote competition stimulates educates provide scholarships deserving modelers educate sponsor research advances technology educates Yes also provide insurance membership benefit unfortunate needed have live realities litigious society boggles mind times able somehow pull together talents literally thousands modelers make happen No AMA business monetary profit profit seek advancement hobby love simply want modelers everywhere whether AMA members find aeromodeling satisfaction adds lifes pleasure Resources talent necessary carry out activities An association organization people common purpose per Webster means members organization must involved make work have elected officers represent District try very hard listen what say know mailbox bulging letters phone very busy Yes listen try meet needs majority model population Witness phenomenal growth over past two decades support will continue increase capacity provide enjoyable aeromodeling future Model Aviation Museum Patron support can continue encourage educate preserve rich history model aviation variety Patron levels available Call 317 287-1256 information Frank V Ehling Museumpart National Center Aeromodeling Muncie Indiana Vital restoration preservation work needs done Patrons driving force behind effort cant youjoin today e Correction shipment number incorrectly e January 1995 careful check actual size January 1995 issue Pussycat Ten 31995 may request new set plans -1256 extension 211 make arrangements onvenience may have caused MA Staff little difference difference rpm will appreciably increase sound level flight inflight characteristics will probably also reduce levels keep ground measurement valid inflight conditions Having said can proceed next step need able make reasonable estimate slant range distance aircraft flight property position question Most fliers really appreciate distance model aircraft respect pilot makes other estimates difficult some advantage considering some simple mathematical figures Consider FAI rules RC Aerobatics relates distance 150 meters box distance out front flier translates roughly 490 feet easily measured site Now have someone observe flight path until pass made over distance Get appreciation distance Now increase altitude above mark until reach line sight up 450 horizontal will altitude about 490 feet slant range about 690 feet Other distances can easily worked out provides very good reference understanding effect distance sound levels assumes open path relatively static atmospheric conditions Sound levels decrease 6 dB doubling distance example sound level measured 100 dBA nine feet will 94 dBA 18 feet 88 dBA 36 feet 82 dBA 72 feet 76 dBA 144 feet 70 dBA 288 feet 64 dBA 576 feet still 58 dBA 1152 feet shows though has significant drop slant range noted above sound level still going enough above ambient noticeable factor distance can easily check field quite audible ambient very likely range 35 45 dBA difference between two 6-10 dBA hear significant sound level can calculate figure following formula Sound level X distance sound level measured distance 20 times Log distance question divided measured distance examples provided wish find sound level 690 feet have measured 100 dBA nine feet will divide 690 9 take log multiply 20 Subtract figure 100 dBA arrive figure 623 dBA Knowing can make some quite accurate calculations varying distance relative flight path aircraft column next month will cover some drawing depicting sort procedures applying actual situation Mousse Cans No articles have appeared Model Aviation some time use mousse similar cans add-on mufflers legal decision part attorney Academy safety considerations know course articles have appeared other publications depicting methods utilizing cans Attempts find source new empty cans have successful fact no known sources have replied possibility new cans might obtained used potential hazard top looking containers stores recently has shown very few aluminum cans shelves Almost materials now being packaged plastic containers alternative probably try find thin-wall aluminum tubing various diameters alternative Most assembly procedures may followed although will no doubt need search something use tubing ends l 1995 151 Sound/Crispin Continued page 149 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 provide better magazine feelings expressed about magazinethe official publication AMAwere among surprising results last years member survey reported pages 142-145 March issue nearly equal degrees members found Model Aviation thing liked liked least about membership Academy probably should have surprised conflicting responses Association publications often suffer ambivalent relationships membersubscribers some magazine prized tangible benefit membership others magazine little clutter mailbox once month between majority typically magazine sometime thing Sometimes read Sometimes goes file wastebasket after quick inspection compelling photographs point its tough please everyone have widely diverse interests age groups experience levels within group large AMA Regardless varied attitudes official publication essential part successful member associations means advocate cause state official position some cases forum arguing position debating issue vital member interest organization like AMA magazine also has important educational role use disseminate technical information share experience through how-to articles event reporting important Mode/Aviation AMA important serve role members value needs attractive needs filled relevant information needs magazine members enjoy reading accomplish meet broadest member need it within current constraints time money manpower answer unlikely will ever completely satisfy everyones needs perfect solution issue answer find out what readers preferences best provide magazine satisfies preferences often able way let us know preferences call Model Aviation Suggestion Box Suggestion Box 24-hour voice-mail box will record comments give us quick feedback whatever topic choose register comment number Suggestion Box 317 287-1256 ext 223 message can short longthe decision up you want response will have leave name number Suggestion Box part effort find out what members want Model Aviation other part has specific information suggestion box might yield reasoning behind decision conduct readership survey poll year Last years survey covered different subjects difficult find focus responses about magazine looked results clear needed better information needed ask directed questions needed ask way assured us would get range respondents broad enough yield statistically valid results According current schedule Model Aviation readership survey should appear July 1995 issue magazine have done research planning properly survey will provide members opportunity tell us what expect magazine will let help us publish magazine meets needsand thus meets key course participation Without strong readership response survey will exercise futility publishing policies will continue influenced complaints rather preferences Completing survey will take some time will require effort otherwise would have exert will however also contribute better publication better benefit other AMA members hope will take time complete survey hope will see personal investment Model Aviation CORRECTION February Executive Directors View HQ contained error regarding Executive Council motion requiring additional insurance sanctioned racing events models weighing 20 pounds approved motion underlying $1 million primary coverage sanction sponsors additional insureds AMA 4152 Model Aviation y Rou ii lard EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 CORRECTION ink dried February issue Model Aviation yet received call Bill Curliss seems name did appear results Maine Scale Shootout should have third Sport Scale Sportsman category instead Jack Buckley Also Charlie Johnson should have Charlie Nelson way sent knows what problem Anyway please accept apologies DISTRICT EVENTS previous columns have mentioned three events planned 1995 Judging Seminar District fun Fly Airshow being planned CT have heard anyone regarding events since column published Apparently much interest Are people planning events wasting time appears general decline modeling interest appears true nearly phases hobby across country have some ideas true would like have some input District Modelers What can done spark some interest due change society itself work pressures what Let hear VIEW FROM THE TOP title presidents column HCRC Flyer written Fran Mitchell has opinion above subject believe part problem see what think Heres Fran What has happened active fliers question large number local clubs trying answer economtc times new interests simple answers have giving subject much thought lately have come new conclusion think expanding hobby modeling has become very complex have helicopter development big airplane expansion new fan jet turbojet developments new highly detailed complex Scale models today developments very expensive technically difficult require great skill devotion hours time has observation active sport flier simple models able spend time just flying having fun fun part hobby seems wane active sport flier advances new technical fields modeling modelers can advance level beginning dwindle numbers frustration keeping up advancing technology catches up Unfortunately seems ego pride prevents modelers have advanced highly technical aircraft going back simpler airplanes JUST HAVING FUN have dedicated people able keep up usually competitive modelers driven excellence eventually succumb bum-out final observation bum-out occurs takes long time regain interest modeling after returning simplistic fun flying regain enthusiasm will reflect modelers highly active now seem have lost interest try mind apply observations learn reflections Try get escalation race hope see return field summer Sporty 40 get back fun flying socializing reduce pressure trying keep up places individual LOU ANDREWS found following information March issue Stunt News publication Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association says Lou has elected PAMPA Hall Fame article states Lous contributions hobby great out era dominant control line Stunt flier late 1940s winning Nationals several large meets including East-West meet Plymouth Internationals Designer Trixster series Barnstormer still force OTS Lou first fly Fox 35 competition 1947 Mirror Meet day beat challengers stands greatest talents ever hobby Lou also owner AAMCO company produced Aeromaster along several other kits Aeromaster probably greatest selling kits time well deserved honor congratulations Lou Two pictures month sent Jim Semonian MA AVP taken New England Fun-Fly April However no captions included normally try endorse products column however obtained pair Zurich Sunglasses NEWMAN OPTICS Ogden UT excellent glasses work very well desire information contact Boyd Newman 801 476-11771 recommend highly Boyd very pleasant work s photos March column April 1995 153 Bill Mitchell Eric Guilmet Bills Spacewalker II Dave Skillings Lockheed T-33 display flown point New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lackport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoen NJ 58520-OSOt [zip codes085 088 0880891 Tom Brown 52 FW PSG 9 Roe 2t35 APO AE 59123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPOJ Wes De Cou 85 Roersde Orise Sacking Ridge NJ 57825-t 308 [zip codes 070-076 078079 Vines Jollano t6 SOacrock Read Rocky Point NY 1t778 [zip codes117-119] Watt Geary 822 Prankln Soalesard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes080082 083J Rap Juschkos 7 Soergreen Anenue Nec Hyde Park NY t t545-3814 [zip codes090091100-104106107110-1161 George Boss t t Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes105108-t09 124-127] Adam Sattlerdt Perry Aoenae Latnaw NY tOt 10-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Cawillas NY t303t [zip codes130-132 137-139 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 087 Freqoencp Coordinator Los Saster 2082 Rabbt Lane Phoenis NY t3135-5507 315 685-2448 AMA Headquarters informs have elected Vice President next three years Thank thank yourselves being part new beginning District II campaign based providing greatly improved communication membership has norm past few years first improvements communication will district newsletter will begin report happenings first AMA Executive Council 1995 newsletter district clubs will hit streets no later two weeks after conclusion meeting am thumbnail sketch offer following have married same woman over 42 years together have two daughters three grandchildren have lived same house over 30 years telephone number remains same see above am devoted animal lover owning adopted ex-Racing Greyhound am manager/engineer electronics firm Buffalo NY area have over 28 years have modeler since 1942 member AMA since 1947 junior membership 50 cents whole year district VP 197980 served two terms 20th AMA president 1981 through 1986 primary interest modeling today RC Soaring dabble sport power flying just fun have flown CL Stunt competition years ago still have tingling feeling see free flight model thermaling GOS other district VPs once told writes column reach people read 8th grade level column will written own style might interpret third-grade post-graduate level times Also column will written six months out 12 other months being written AVPs can write subject choose will printed censorship invite brickbats well bouquets invite comments regarding happenings coming events area subject AVPs give following changes District staff Effective immediately Ray Juschkus named person replace should reason unable continue duties Vice President would serve capacity until proper election can held George Buso appointed AVP zip codes 105108-109 124127 replacing Bill Poythress Dave Mathewson appointed AVP zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 replacing Terry Terrenoire continues Giant Scale Inspector will use AVP zip codes 140-147 handling area myself Roman Paryz appointed RC Soaring Contest Board replacing Bill Miller Woody Woodman has declined continue AVP New Jersey am seeking nominations replacement have asked other appointees return various positions time being have already accepted Upcoming events district discussed above both Central New York Symposium scheduled January 21 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds WRAM show Feb 24-26 Westchester County Center will history time receive issue magazine Unfortunate best Remember AMA tabletop booth seen mall shows club events Well its still available use clubs need contact Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 get schedule list will ship expense must pay return freight costs ask return promptly could well waiting list Frank might request ship directly another user campaign promises strive term limitation AMA elected offices idea brought up immediate past Executive Council meeting evidently met little success intend continue effort direction because firmly believe monopolies some offices must broken respective officers given chance get back real world modeling other goal term office establish office Assistant Vice President districts position would provide immediate long-term temporary replacement elected VP case incumbent VP being unable carry period time perhaps permanently would provide needed voting authority continuity within district bylaws prohibit voting other elected officer could changed include assistant VP Thats month Please write feelings about what needed improve District II AMA put club newsletter address list letters newsletters best means learn needs desires sport AMA district will back author column May issue report major happenings January Executive Council meeting column June issue will collaboration between two District AVPs Until runway clear Model Aviation nations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 U] -1 1 [ UNNE 11 i6] t Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodniere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Communication Approximately year ago moved new location newsletter editors members still attempting contact wrong address Please use address listed above masthead order better serve quick time possible can also reached following electronic media services AMA Bulletin Board 800 438-7910 Internet Brown @ tiogaupbpitt CompuServe ID# 73767 12 Although AMA Bulletin Board new highly recommend its usage membership undoubtedly quickest reliable method communication modelers over country present time board includes over fifty different areas modeling interest Continued enthusiastic input membership will make type communication necessity modelers Sign up now calling modem 1 800 438-7910 cost AMA member $20 year Nats Unfortunately AMA national Championship cannot held venue 1995 As has mentioned Model Aviation several times structure Nats being revisited Several Council feel impossible continue current schedule combined events Comments pertaining issue would greatly appreciated District Vice President bright side doing everything possible allow Nats accommodated Muncie 1996 National Flying Site Activity summer schedule National Flying Site shows activity almost weekend summer vacation desire participate spectate check Contest Calendar Model Aviation contact Steve Kaluf Headquarters highlight summer will Race Week August 12-16 competitors over world will compete 1995 F3DIFAI World Championship current World Champion Californian Richard Verano will attempt retain title Believe Chip Hyde numberone Pattern flier will members United States Pylon team Large-scale racing AT-6 will return August 17-20 hot-air balloon competition will also take place August 12-13 Darke County Aeromodelers Association Congratulations Darke County Aeromodelers Association qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club award positive effort asset sport aeromodeling club has included Leader Program its primary goals please now program quite simple helps insure clubs future Contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters details National Competition Fun-Fly Association Congratulations NCFFA now recognized Special Interest Group competition fun-fly activity interested type flying please contact Dan Lachaco president 605 Stevenson St Sayre PA 18840 Jeff Black vice president 533 5 Hanover St Carlisle PA 17013 Cincinnati Soaring Society interested attending two great Soaring meets summer check out activity Cincinnati Soaring Society May 2021 Annual memorial Contest will provide challenging tasks gala Pumpkin Fly October 7-8 includes lunch attendance Please contact Mike ODonnell 513 729-4757 additional details Vienna Skysharks Vienna Skysharks Vienna West Virginia recently presented flying site owner Ralph Martin first radio control aircraft scratchbuilt Telemaster club project donated Martin appreciation use flying site Skysharks-Martin Field located approximately 12 miles northwest Marietta Ohio area stop club great rict III Modelers Thanks AVP Joe Vislay following pictures April 1995 155 Presenting Telemaster Roger Martin club president Steve Sturm along Bruce Cormack Jerry Dye Miles Reed prior takeoff Shelby Ohio Bill Folk Taylorcraft ml] 1u1[suLu1sJtm Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Four ended very fine note weather forecast 31st December good cold wind rain order day never can certain validity things usual van headed Tidewater Virginia cold dark Charlottesville could hardly guess what things would like Nike Park scene present best of Soaring meets area Hardy Souls Soaring Contest held annually last Saturday year year turned out also very last day year Luther Mitchell appointed Contest Director decided run things little different usual battle honors cutoff 1500 hours official flying reasonable since December sun quite low sky time weather turned out good sun shining winds light right world Luther decreed everyone could fly times desired top three scoring flights associated landings considered mean able get six flights before cutoff day continued nice until just couple minutes after 1500 rain began great time drive home through 160 miles rain missed event time watch end 1995 Perhaps once again weather will cooperate brought outstanding members Tidewater Model Soaring Society NEW FLYING SITE Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers Incorporated Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Number 421 has permanent home could call own several years has ended long-term lease improvements over several interim flying sites club typical has usual problems maintaining membership levels due question flying site result club now rebuilding future looks very brightSome photographs provided taken during activities new 400 x 60foot runway field shelter snack bar dedication made during 14th Annual GRAMS Giant Scale Fun-Fly 29 October Photo number shows Cleve Davis preparing give safety briefing Fun-Fly Photo number two has Newsletter Editor Bill Beardshaw Sky Writer Photo number three gives view new shelterEach new site boost model aviation effort must expended regard local clubs can really make happen ones familiar area know owners local authorities may need work process Academy can provide much helpful material personal assistance ultimately effort prevails hesitate contact District Vice President Headquarters need arises WINTER EVENTS Winter flying becomes rather sporadic especially after end December December 1994 rather unusual much District no snow ground entire month According papers first such December history District Columbia rest winter likely same January has started off quite cold potential conditions some activities found NVRC has annual Snow Fly scheduled month some others found during next two months also number Swap Shop events held during period Graham North Carolina during January rather long-running event much newer event being held Hampton Virginia 11 February 17th Annual Swap Shop/Auction/Static Competition will held 18 March run Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club longest-running Swap Shop/Auctions District IV event presently held Lord Botetourt High School off Exit 150B just off 1-81 third site event attendance still continues quite large event also places can meet old friends least time out year ample time talk learn what others doing aeromodeling Some vendors attend result some very good buys available show Watch Model Aviation announcements other Swap Shops area SANCTIONS Correspondence Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton shows fair number groups have submitted early sanction applications trend continues should see events during 1994 continue host enough events keep going whether enjoying serious competition fun-fly events Support club sport Model Aviation e Davis prepares safety briefing Bill Beardshaw checks out Sky Writer GRAMS field shelter MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Associate Vice PresidentsHere snap Jeff Sims Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Raochmood Rd Orlando FL 32808Pascagoula Mississippi Tom Barrett Ron Chidgey 3713 Pospano 0, Pensacola FL 32514 Wllbelmina Chihasa 2826 Abo Place Knonoille TN 37817of Moss Point MS getting ready fly Linda Cooley 9839 EIs Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa D, Nem Albany MS 38652Toms airplane Battleship Park Bumper Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 38305is good Dist Assoc VP Dist Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Cbaleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 36867V Assoc VPs excellent ones Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 TigeSail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Annioton AL 36208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Gone Blod Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Cimin Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Moonbester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lntnrlacben FL 32148 Phoem 904 6842517 important news flash District V members As reported last month distinguished revered Frequency Coordinator District passed away couple weeks ago lovely wife Dorothy has asked take place appointed new Dist V Freq Coordinator told over phone done paper work Burnie years well acquainted job wants stay involved AMA business agreed once have mailed endorsed form Leader member will try arrange everything AMA Hdqrs once Dorothys phone address same Burnies think lucky have have good friend Bill Haywood Foley Alabama also becoming AMA Leader Member because dedication organization hobby AMA Associate VP Mobile area reported recent AMA IMAA LOWER ALABAMA FALL FLY-IN Battleship Park Mobile Bumper Lyons reported Big Bird lovers Mississippi Alabama Florida ball flying airplanes despite uncertain rain wind Pictured above Rudy Brule performing IMAA inspection Punchy Goffs Big Bingo model LOWER ALABAMA RC FLY-IN Punchy Bumper Lyons co-CDs affair have important flyer Central Georgia named Ed Lidgard Ed legendary name Free Flight already installed AMAs Hall Fame Ed important message AMA members everywhere Let explain Ed moved 14000 population small town Perry Georgia 8 years ago reports zero FF activity has go Atlanta FF flying OK, Ed says 8 people interested RC Perry day 8 persons took off artificial leg got out crutch went see Mayor Perry Went see him about need locals have place fly radio controlled model airplanes Mayor granted wish strip graded seeded watered Towns unoccupied Industrial Park strip too close trees back went member see Mayor Mayor moved strip up hill open country club now has 34 members 5 new members wouldnt stop popping beer cans thrown out Club Ed reports flying day strip smooth frequency board used well Ed wants know what people can try also mentioned AMA Headquarters put Old Time rubber models glass case AMA Museum happy about Joe Mend Jacksonville Florida reports April 1 2 will CD Burnie Fields Memorial Fly-In will Lannie Road Model Airplane Park Joe says proceeds will go Dorothy Fields Im planning go myself. Hester Maxie Hester SIC Manfg Co drove way Montezuma Iowa Interlachen Florida attend Burnies funeral Dr John Agnew Fort Meyers Florida writes cently flew LFS NATS Muncie thought museum first rate surprised boundries active aiort. purpose site use such events NATS get moving get ready Improving Muncie should preference thanks nice letter John Jim Bissell has 2 addresses St Louis MO other Orange Beach Alabama So part Jim Bissell lives Alabama within Dist V can claim part him Jim writes want thank coming recent Fly-In feel free visit us time am enclosing article Mobile Press Register newspaper Fly-In also got TV coverage channel 5 Hope see again have friend Panama City Florida wrote nice long letter too long print because get page part what Jim Wilkinson said thanks hearing out like big government know little voice will never heard. Well Jim Wilkinson S Kimbrel Ave never mistaken life Send some pictures and/or family can run magazine member just important other member no big shots prima-donnas District just acknowledgeable other few short weeks ago personally invited CDs Rich Herrmann Chet Holloway attend 5th Fall Fling FlyIn Crestview Florida affair very well run attended Pictured above Robert Williams Tommy Williams Both plane Tommy holding the ground left made flown Tommy Robert Sturdy Birdie II l 1995 157 snap late Burnie Fields Dorothy sent want see Dorothy told over phone Hazel Sig Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 6Oese-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 587-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAAOCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franven Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hat Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 DIck Taylor 7929 Jefterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul MoIsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 84037-1859 Day 417 862-8565 Eve 816 584-2481 Faa 417 866-6485 new face top pagea slightly different list AVPs District VI marches thanks voted two called said getting big sincere THANKS Jim Sears years service District VI VP will look list AVPs top column youll see didnt get away completely now AVP Kentucky Now District VI news photos Want see club print Send photos information Please print type things bifocals sometimes cant read handwritten scratchings Terre Haute Indiana about young set twins about 5 years old Jacob Daniel Sedletzeck love flying RC little help dad John member Terre Haute R/C Club Jacob holding transmitter Daniel airplane Look out Scale Masters New blood getting ready win Picture courtesy Kenny Kern St Peters Missouri George E Appel gets started An enrichment program Francis Howell School George teaching five young boys ages 11 13 art building flying rubber-powered model aircraft program sponsored parent support team school Back basics stick-and-tissue plans Air Trails May 1949 During three Saturday meetings theory flight building materials kinds modeling activity discussed left right Ballman D Guntorius H Borders-Wing J Sainz M Rehagen George did get signed up AIVIA members Angola Indiana George Sorg Eagle get ready flying Steuben Model Aircraft Kiub SMAK field July fun fly Mr Mrs Fred Bright pit area checking things out Great looking field nice looking models Pictures courtesy Don Hershberger Chicago illinois WOLVIE blimp keeps fans Chicago Wolves hockey team entertained before games Main pilot Scott Justice Elmer Helfert Deb Justice backup pilots Any readers Out interested duplicating kind great PR modeling effort area contact Scott Deb details both AVPs contact information top column Anybody blimp pylon About five minutes per lap about Pattern blimp What would call knife-edge Body English helps turns Left right picture W Sysmanski E Helfert Deb Scott Justtce Second picture WOL VIE high above ice blimpers having ball WOL VIE Keep up terrific work gang Orland Park Illinois Crash Chronicle Palos R/C flying Club Because great article Air Show Chicago Tribune club asked give talk model airplanes Cub Scout Pack 62 November 28th president Arne Olson Herb Gary met group brought planes radios showed controls operate controls make plane react may have kindled little interest some young minds Palos RIC flying Club has 197 members Vintage R/C Society VRICS organization dedicated preservation radio control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby sport world Interested Contact Bill Poythress Secretary 2 Hemlock Ct Saugerties NY 12477 DISTRICT VI FACTS AND FIGURES have 996% AMA membership district third largest Only districts V X larger latest information received Headquarters says have 276 clubs District VI Model Aviation 4 1 I1 i Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Nothing good news month newsletters have read Clubs flying field problems seem have hope solution several being offered help local government officials am certain participation local activities will continue useful tool working out details afield Good luck new officers continued congratulations staying office AMA District VII have sent out annual report district officers asking willing continue wish pass baton shall have some new faces look meetings ask officers keep active local areas district AMA subsidizes travel make less painful travelling little further nonnally Again shall having column written areas have viable information photos column Send photos nearest AVP he/she will sort out use can use about six time unless miniatures During past year have several clubs earn Gold Leader Club Award heres list date PEBBLE CREEK FLYERS INC WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE SCIMITAR SQUADRON WISCONSIN CALUMET FLYERS INC WISCONSIN CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB WISCONSIN RUF MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB WISCONSIN THUNDERBIRD R/C CLUB MICHIGAN MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY MICHIGAN PORT HURON R/C TREETOPPERS MICHIGAN RIVER DISTRICT RIC EAGLES MICHIGAN CLOUDBUSTERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MICHIGAN MIDLAND R/C FLYERS MICHIGAN TULIP CITY AIR FORCE MICHIGAN WHIRLWINDS R/C CLUB OF SW MICHIGAN BITS AND PIECES R/C FLYING CLUB MICHIGAN PETOSKEY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT MICHIGAN SKYMASTERS R/C OF MICHIGAN ST PAUL MODEL RADIO CONTROLLERS INC MINNESOTA MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION IOWA RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL IOWA clubs have also awarded banner district can used field other shows/displays will presented February will also available local AVP another first district services becoming available AMA members clubs remember have several frequency monitors available club use requested frequency coordinators just cost return shipping also have two great tabletop displays kept other Don Bentfield s has updated reflect clubs side lake Also videos literature available AMAHQ free Next week shall Muncie first EC Meeting 1995 route take much shorter expressway take 1-69 south 1-94 go past Fort Wayne Next look exit Route 3 MARKLE about 20 miles south Fort wayne Take road east over expressway immediately take side road right front service station small road reduces trek around north side Markie Follow road along river first stop sign turn right south onto route 3 will take through Hartford Royerston great ice-cream store behind baseball practise area Muncie look Memorial Drive exit turn left AMAHQ right. cuts off nearly 20 miles OK. got deluged members asking got two membership cards. timate mistake batch done would definitely card early January darned computer printer some problem messed up batch Better safe l 1995 159 3M RCCIub field storage building cook shed action Spring Fly-In Don Bentfield photo trophy yearMike Irion handing second place Frankenmuth Sports Festival T&G Frankenmuthfaithfull deBolt Acrobat approach Marvin G Ingerson Menomonee Falls WI Bull Pup Scale Marvin clubs chief instructoroversees approx 30 instructors Arkansas Losesrana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Friersan Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 About two years ago stood up Tn-City Flyers club meeting challenged happy AMA get involved crux statement dont just gripe about what dont like give some constructive ideas Well Klein Red Skelton used say ah decided place confidence can hope prove worthy 58 years modeling behind Im still just another guy has innate interest kind type model aircraft Any have known length time never doubt about getting straight answer light must mention couple things brought attention since announced candidate last year first question asked SIG newsletter whit Does AMA exist modeler does modeler exist AMA question pertinent ever timely reply must also ask 1 Did vote last election district 2 Have contacted written district VP AVP lately mean intend vote EC meetings like district tell dont voice opinion Im left use own crystal ball Only 2000 bothered vote District VIII last election Something has bothered year amount heads graying hair keep gaining larger majority other words have fewer modelers under fiftyor looks like dying society look oneon- standpoint seems unsurmountable task No can possibly fix Junior Problem trueno person can just possible us AMA might conceive way enrich numbers Let throw few facts 1 History has proven dedicated advocates following must reached early age 2 Our lifestyle has changed drastically because both parents being workplace 3 The way reach captive audience people schools nation some 300000000 now surely conservative estimate student body 50000000 Now some what ifs What 1 The AMA via its parent organization NAA introduce national model aeronautics program public schools elective 5th-grade level up 2 This program reached 1% students either show interest have extra ability work hands 3 We introduced 1% facets AMA Would 500000 new member-modelers worth effort just some ideas Ive working hands set teaching manuals phases modeling developed over 40 years Howard Bueschel Trenton NJ solicit comments levels chance some other districts reading approve of please make contact VP second thought contact district people anyway As late December being written no District VIII have spoken aware decision buy flying site Visalia California cost some $450000 Further discussion subject suggested national site Muncie should completed point becoming unified Nationals facility before adding further ventures Personally favor move Muncie primarily because high cost operating Washington DC area really hope will let know feelings about AMA matters concern district know easier pick up phone call write letter However write down thoughts much utile trying remember conversation An AMA dedicated line Fax facility works Using Fax during working hours often cheaper mailing letter much quicker definitely want available will help lot phone calls made after 6 pm Central time Phone rates cheaper time too thought came Rachel Carson biologist certainly applies endeavor -If child keep alive inborn sense wonder needs companionship least adult can share rediscovering him joy excitement mystery world live Model Aviation riGt VIII lost its finest 1994 Marion Knight Houston left us too soon Rosie Reinarz gets Super Cyke powered Playboy Cabin off perfect ROG Look flying field Pensacolaone square mile mowed grass Tn-City Flyers free flight team hardware Tom McLaughlan Memorial Meet Pensacola North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81 Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Flicketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota New AVP Max Hansen has hooked Free Flight since age six after father took him free flight meet Sioux Falls 1946 introduced first model engine Bantam 19 However took some time learn build model fly new engine about age 11 able get first gas powered airplane sky does state enjoyed modeling ever since time Max does fly RC whenever possible well being AMA member also belongs IMAA Max enjoys meeting other modelers will represent modelers South Dakota special emphasis RC modeling Welcome aboard Max Russ Miller VP Dist IX News Nebraska Second Annual HiFlyers Fun-Fly Despite strong choppy winds right down runway years Fun-Fly success 44 registered pilots versus last years 31 pilots larger aircraft seemed handle wind little difficulty few others such Goose fearlessly challenged gusts put some good flights Larry Bartlebaugh Hastings Skylarks put fantastic show flying skill Great Planes P-5 1 powered SuperTigre 61 John Bill Boord also flew giant P-5 ls close formation everybody holding breathThe food good prizes great Thanks worked hard getting field ready helping Fun-Fly John Boord event director lined everything up AMA Incidentally John AMA contest director area special thanks Darrel Willoughby handling master ceremonies chores Bill Ferguson decorating gate area flags Frank Webber also fixed windsocks just tn time Fun-Fly Gary Sandsted HiFlyers RC Club Secretary/Treasurer News Colorado Four us Colorado have started building /6-scale lOs Theyre basically Josh Harels Scale RC Modeler plans have fiberglass fuselages nacelles sponsons first flew 26 August 1994 Denver Jet Rally Build Dean Lassek weighed 44 pounds has wingspan almost 10 feet Its powered two Dynamax fans 05 91s Most people betting 44 pounds would never get off ground especially density altitude being over 7000 feet However apparently nobody told Warthog because took off beautifully flew very scalelike fashion Dean received standing ovation after flight As far can tell confirmed Josh Hard himself first giant A-lOs fly few others have built yet flown some other people getting close first flight Since Deans flew well other three us now going full speed rest fourship know picture good could find no taking 35mm everybody either taking video just gawking picture made videotape Hope its good enough publish Ivan Munninghoff l 1995 161 New HiFIyers road sign marks entrance field Club member Lee Machmullers personalized license plate quickly cornered once chose clubs name HiFlyers President Ted Hansen cranking up Giant Sweet & Low Stick Unidentified handler Extra 230 powered SuperTigre 2500 Elmer Johnson Cory Luth testing smoke system Desperado 3000 Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 E Hazeiwood Scoltadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kal P Jenaen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Mark Karpowich 570 W Center Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelaon 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave PinJuv 4882 Coaley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolda 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamaon 445 Wealby Chula Viala CA 91911 Frequency Coordinatora George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Time Crunch As luck would have submittal date months column fell between Long Beach Hobby Expo IMS Show Pasadena time preparing two district meetings awards luncheon district staff meeting span few days bustle text district column arrived AMA headquarters day late leaving insufficient time staff edit material prep column publication As such months column will extremely short However able layout some photographs recent activity District well back next month look some suggestions improving enhancing AMA Nats Till next time epem safe keepemflyn. 4Competitors enjoy picture perfect weather concentrating finding elusive thermals 21st Annual CVRC Fall Soaring Festival Visalia California Oct 1-2 AVP Brian Nelson members Santa Clara County Tomcats modelers San Francisco Bay Area pictured shadow Golden Gate Bridge showcase model aviation 1994 Fleet Week Oct 8-9 1994 Desert Union Sailplane Thermalists DUST Palm Springs California host 1st annual Scale Fun-Fly beautiful Empire Polo Grounds Palm Desert Dec 10-111994 John Keneally L San Gabriel California taking high road practices new 80 MPH Combat event Whittier Narrows 162 Model Aviation ciatevlcePreaidenta The Long Beach Hobby Expo Jan 6-8 1995 presented Endless Horizons promotions first two hobby shows planned Southern California 1995 annual IMS show Pasadena follows Long Beach show during weekend Jan 13-15 Congratulations Lesley Burnett Nancy Bridi highly successful Hobby Expo AMA SINGE 1936 Want special AMA license number Supply Service catalog has complete information order alphanumeric custom license numbers Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice rresiuents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Grant Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Boeing HAWKS Big Bird Fly fence field rule 20th Annual Great Oregon Model EXPO sponsored Benton Co R/C Club will April 15 & 16 Benton Co Fairgrounds will displays Free Flight U/C RIC Aircraft along R/C boats cars can watch demonstrations model A/C flight buy raffle tickets RTF model plane Bring cash goodies youd like either swap sell Swap Shop can get information either Jim Trump 503-753-7540 Brian Unwin 503-753-1477 may mini-Dist XI meeting Another Event Electric Powered Model Aircraft SymposiumlWorkshop sponsored PSMEF will presentations speed controllers motors batteries kits wiring systems will information tables above will no admission charge symposium will need pay Museum flight admission So brain overcharged can increase capacitance quick tour two fabulous planes display Should interested attending brand new effort and/or would like presenter contact Randy Smithhisler 1703 105th Ave Ct East Puyallup WA 98372 206-927-4672 Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 206-839-9157 Also imagine will another running Celebration Silent Flight Fern Prairie Modelers field Washougal sometime early May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb 206-892-7732 evenings information whatnot Wenatchee Red Apple flyers working getting field grass found source 16000 sq ft sod Wow Instant lawn Theirs came church would seem theres building area free hauling sod may available need Some photos Boeing HAWKS Gathering Eagles Arlington last summer words about people eventPeter Nigro member Skagit Co R/C Club spent part summer break before becoming 4th grader meet Peter flightline flying often could get pin very accomplished flier poised young person 9 years old Peter Nigro Telemaster Arlington met another very accomplished flier institutions Dist XI wholly because hes modeling long time far importantly because good works long association SRAC especially tenure newsletter editor Yep its tad crusty curmudgeon himself Syd Russell far Big Birds flew Lakewood Elementary Last spring Peter Nigros 3rd grade Teacher Steve Boyce invited members Skagit Co R/C Club demonstrate R/C two classes club members participated Wed May 18th Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Marion Snaer Gene Peters dad Peter Nigro Don Baker Jim OstbyeThe students studying aerodynamics aircraft three weeks prior clubs visit Don Baker Dick Snaer AVP gave 15 minute talk class prior demonstration flight demonstrations flown student chance check out flight system before actual flights get some stick time afternoon Dick Snaer holds master transmitter young fellow tries hand Marion Snaer keeps sun out students eyes Gene Nigro explains transmitter works controls group Don Baker right does same another part class recent Willamette Modelers NL came thoroughly shredded post office Now want money Anyway Collecto drew record number year 133 showed up paid money complaint some members certain early birds managed make off best deals before starting time common problem swap meets some best stuff never gets tables play rules expect able have chance beginning appointed hour bit miffed Any creative suggestions new club started Portland area Glen Geller recently moved Beaverton area member Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron 8 years Glen hopes develop club similar Blacksheep encourage entire family build fly types aircraft modes flying FF U/C R/C group will meet second Monday month Fir Grove school Beaverton 7 10 pm will start indoor flying l 1995 163
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Inside View Headquarters get wrapped up problem situations important questions seem lost somewhere process true situations concerning noise generation aircraft effects neighbors fact take sound-level readings following recommended procedures does answer question complaints need recognize individual making complaint located distance nine feet aircraft three meters case FAI measurements must understand effects distance generated sounds actual environment complainant also matter puhlic relations cases nonexistent could take last item first especially since easiest implement takes relatively little effort carry through worthwhile conclusion attitude site through some divine right because signature lease does excuse inflicting disturbances upon neighbor true considers neighbor may have interest activity fact activity outside his/her own isolated property column number occasions has attempted convey understanding effect sounds generated aircraft heard evaluated against background ambient sound level neighbors location measure can use good soundlevel meter take actual measurements can also make some fairly good estimates some rather simple math use hand-held pocket calculator simpler calculations will still need take readings according established recommended procedures sound level aircraft aircraft properly set up engine speed should greatly vary between high rpm ground full throttle air no doubt propeller loading different between run-up ground inflight condition Proper loading will determine Continued poge 151 April 1995 149 Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meetings April 21-22 Visalia CA July 29-30 Oshkosh WI Nats Lets talk bit about annual extravaganza AMA promotes conducts Nats founding premise Academy promotion modeling competition reasoned competition would itself promote health growth model aviation certainly has true over years witness phenomenal technological advancement increase interest hobby realize some will agree competition important However am sure little careful research would support basic premise Certainly competition lifeblood other activities certainly stimulus enhances advancement fields including industry Because AMA continues promote competition various ways matters little relatively small percentage membership participates such formal competition Other sports have similar small percentages competitors versus noncompetitors Everyone benefits technological improvements made regardless involvement competition Over years AMA has responsible annually conducting greatest aeromodeling extravaganza earth has always multievent happening events have increased over years introduction new technologies aeromodeling forms until last several years Nats has over 90 official unofficial events number total participants has varied 700 1600 modelers competing lot fun have involved its organization execution has become somewhat nightmare management team consists mixed bag AMA paid Headquarters employees large numbers volunteers Weve also picked up expenses number volunteers leading deficit financially since costs exceed expenses another cost hasnt always considered Headquarters staff away desks regular work hold often means skeleton staff trying carry out Headquarters business So. what Personally would oppose eliminating Nats feel strongly event very important visibility aeromodeling general public well providing fun stimulation hundreds modelers unusual Nats covered national media last years Nats filmed shown Discovery Channel also hours exposure ESPN T-6 Races Muncie last fall Such exposure can trickle down local level help keep flying site Public acceptance very important Yes competition necessary variety reasons go about continuing important event make cost-effectivethat return investment looking ways means accomplish goal Certainly way cut costs hold event Muncie once necessary facilities place also looking toward use volunteers ease burden Headquarters staff want trim events manageable number eliminating poorly attended events based number entries received cutoff date still wrestling other management improvements year because unavailability necessary facilities events site problem surfaced rather late date weve scramble keep events proposed site Tn-Cities Washington locate other events known facilities available Free Flight Soaring have piggybacked other major events previously scheduled Muncie Next year hoped can reassemble bulk Nats events Muncie have no desire kill Nats rumored simply doing best continue provide quality event reasonable cost Goals AMA ACADEMY Model Aeronautics vision create organization wanted stress priority education improve science aeromodeling Academy non profit organization seeks through number activities advance hobby make fun publish magazine educates promote competition stimulates educates provide scholarships deserving modelers educate sponsor research advances technology educates Yes also provide insurance membership benefit unfortunate needed have live realities litigious society boggles mind times able somehow pull together talents literally thousands modelers make happen No AMA business monetary profit profit seek advancement hobby love simply want modelers everywhere whether AMA members find aeromodeling satisfaction adds lifes pleasure Resources talent necessary carry out activities An association organization people common purpose per Webster means members organization must involved make work have elected officers represent District try very hard listen what say know mailbox bulging letters phone very busy Yes listen try meet needs majority model population Witness phenomenal growth over past two decades support will continue increase capacity provide enjoyable aeromodeling future Model Aviation Museum Patron support can continue encourage educate preserve rich history model aviation variety Patron levels available Call 317 287-1256 information Frank V Ehling Museumpart National Center Aeromodeling Muncie Indiana Vital restoration preservation work needs done Patrons driving force behind effort cant youjoin today e Correction shipment number incorrectly e January 1995 careful check actual size January 1995 issue Pussycat Ten 31995 may request new set plans -1256 extension 211 make arrangements onvenience may have caused MA Staff little difference difference rpm will appreciably increase sound level flight inflight characteristics will probably also reduce levels keep ground measurement valid inflight conditions Having said can proceed next step need able make reasonable estimate slant range distance aircraft flight property position question Most fliers really appreciate distance model aircraft respect pilot makes other estimates difficult some advantage considering some simple mathematical figures Consider FAI rules RC Aerobatics relates distance 150 meters box distance out front flier translates roughly 490 feet easily measured site Now have someone observe flight path until pass made over distance Get appreciation distance Now increase altitude above mark until reach line sight up 450 horizontal will altitude about 490 feet slant range about 690 feet Other distances can easily worked out provides very good reference understanding effect distance sound levels assumes open path relatively static atmospheric conditions Sound levels decrease 6 dB doubling distance example sound level measured 100 dBA nine feet will 94 dBA 18 feet 88 dBA 36 feet 82 dBA 72 feet 76 dBA 144 feet 70 dBA 288 feet 64 dBA 576 feet still 58 dBA 1152 feet shows though has significant drop slant range noted above sound level still going enough above ambient noticeable factor distance can easily check field quite audible ambient very likely range 35 45 dBA difference between two 6-10 dBA hear significant sound level can calculate figure following formula Sound level X distance sound level measured distance 20 times Log distance question divided measured distance examples provided wish find sound level 690 feet have measured 100 dBA nine feet will divide 690 9 take log multiply 20 Subtract figure 100 dBA arrive figure 623 dBA Knowing can make some quite accurate calculations varying distance relative flight path aircraft column next month will cover some drawing depicting sort procedures applying actual situation Mousse Cans No articles have appeared Model Aviation some time use mousse similar cans add-on mufflers legal decision part attorney Academy safety considerations know course articles have appeared other publications depicting methods utilizing cans Attempts find source new empty cans have successful fact no known sources have replied possibility new cans might obtained used potential hazard top looking containers stores recently has shown very few aluminum cans shelves Almost materials now being packaged plastic containers alternative probably try find thin-wall aluminum tubing various diameters alternative Most assembly procedures may followed although will no doubt need search something use tubing ends l 1995 151 Sound/Crispin Continued page 149 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 provide better magazine feelings expressed about magazinethe official publication AMAwere among surprising results last years member survey reported pages 142-145 March issue nearly equal degrees members found Model Aviation thing liked liked least about membership Academy probably should have surprised conflicting responses Association publications often suffer ambivalent relationships membersubscribers some magazine prized tangible benefit membership others magazine little clutter mailbox once month between majority typically magazine sometime thing Sometimes read Sometimes goes file wastebasket after quick inspection compelling photographs point its tough please everyone have widely diverse interests age groups experience levels within group large AMA Regardless varied attitudes official publication essential part successful member associations means advocate cause state official position some cases forum arguing position debating issue vital member interest organization like AMA magazine also has important educational role use disseminate technical information share experience through how-to articles event reporting important Mode/Aviation AMA important serve role members value needs attractive needs filled relevant information needs magazine members enjoy reading accomplish meet broadest member need it within current constraints time money manpower answer unlikely will ever completely satisfy everyones needs perfect solution issue answer find out what readers preferences best provide magazine satisfies preferences often able way let us know preferences call Model Aviation Suggestion Box Suggestion Box 24-hour voice-mail box will record comments give us quick feedback whatever topic choose register comment number Suggestion Box 317 287-1256 ext 223 message can short longthe decision up you want response will have leave name number Suggestion Box part effort find out what members want Model Aviation other part has specific information suggestion box might yield reasoning behind decision conduct readership survey poll year Last years survey covered different subjects difficult find focus responses about magazine looked results clear needed better information needed ask directed questions needed ask way assured us would get range respondents broad enough yield statistically valid results According current schedule Model Aviation readership survey should appear July 1995 issue magazine have done research planning properly survey will provide members opportunity tell us what expect magazine will let help us publish magazine meets needsand thus meets key course participation Without strong readership response survey will exercise futility publishing policies will continue influenced complaints rather preferences Completing survey will take some time will require effort otherwise would have exert will however also contribute better publication better benefit other AMA members hope will take time complete survey hope will see personal investment Model Aviation CORRECTION February Executive Directors View HQ contained error regarding Executive Council motion requiring additional insurance sanctioned racing events models weighing 20 pounds approved motion underlying $1 million primary coverage sanction sponsors additional insureds AMA 4152 Model Aviation y Rou ii lard EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 CORRECTION ink dried February issue Model Aviation yet received call Bill Curliss seems name did appear results Maine Scale Shootout should have third Sport Scale Sportsman category instead Jack Buckley Also Charlie Johnson should have Charlie Nelson way sent knows what problem Anyway please accept apologies DISTRICT EVENTS previous columns have mentioned three events planned 1995 Judging Seminar District fun Fly Airshow being planned CT have heard anyone regarding events since column published Apparently much interest Are people planning events wasting time appears general decline modeling interest appears true nearly phases hobby across country have some ideas true would like have some input District Modelers What can done spark some interest due change society itself work pressures what Let hear VIEW FROM THE TOP title presidents column HCRC Flyer written Fran Mitchell has opinion above subject believe part problem see what think Heres Fran What has happened active fliers question large number local clubs trying answer economtc times new interests simple answers have giving subject much thought lately have come new conclusion think expanding hobby modeling has become very complex have helicopter development big airplane expansion new fan jet turbojet developments new highly detailed complex Scale models today developments very expensive technically difficult require great skill devotion hours time has observation active sport flier simple models able spend time just flying having fun fun part hobby seems wane active sport flier advances new technical fields modeling modelers can advance level beginning dwindle numbers frustration keeping up advancing technology catches up Unfortunately seems ego pride prevents modelers have advanced highly technical aircraft going back simpler airplanes JUST HAVING FUN have dedicated people able keep up usually competitive modelers driven excellence eventually succumb bum-out final observation bum-out occurs takes long time regain interest modeling after returning simplistic fun flying regain enthusiasm will reflect modelers highly active now seem have lost interest try mind apply observations learn reflections Try get escalation race hope see return field summer Sporty 40 get back fun flying socializing reduce pressure trying keep up places individual LOU ANDREWS found following information March issue Stunt News publication Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association says Lou has elected PAMPA Hall Fame article states Lous contributions hobby great out era dominant control line Stunt flier late 1940s winning Nationals several large meets including East-West meet Plymouth Internationals Designer Trixster series Barnstormer still force OTS Lou first fly Fox 35 competition 1947 Mirror Meet day beat challengers stands greatest talents ever hobby Lou also owner AAMCO company produced Aeromaster along several other kits Aeromaster probably greatest selling kits time well deserved honor congratulations Lou Two pictures month sent Jim Semonian MA AVP taken New England Fun-Fly April However no captions included normally try endorse products column however obtained pair Zurich Sunglasses NEWMAN OPTICS Ogden UT excellent glasses work very well desire information contact Boyd Newman 801 476-11771 recommend highly Boyd very pleasant work s photos March column April 1995 153 Bill Mitchell Eric Guilmet Bills Spacewalker II Dave Skillings Lockheed T-33 display flown point New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lackport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes Outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoen NJ 58520-OSOt [zip codes085 088 0880891 Tom Brown 52 FW PSG 9 Roe 2t35 APO AE 59123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPOJ Wes De Cou 85 Roersde Orise Sacking Ridge NJ 57825-t 308 [zip codes 070-076 078079 Vines Jollano t6 SOacrock Read Rocky Point NY 1t778 [zip codes117-119] Watt Geary 822 Prankln Soalesard Absecon NJ 08201 -27t7 [zip codes080082 083J Rap Juschkos 7 Soergreen Anenue Nec Hyde Park NY t t545-3814 [zip codes090091100-104106107110-1161 George Boss t t Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes105108-t09 124-127] Adam Sattlerdt Perry Aoenae Latnaw NY tOt 10-2433 [zip codes 120-123 128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Cawillas NY t303t [zip codes130-132 137-139 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 087 Freqoencp Coordinator Los Saster 2082 Rabbt Lane Phoenis NY t3135-5507 315 685-2448 AMA Headquarters informs have elected Vice President next three years Thank thank yourselves being part new beginning District II campaign based providing greatly improved communication membership has norm past few years first improvements communication will district newsletter will begin report happenings first AMA Executive Council 1995 newsletter district clubs will hit streets no later two weeks after conclusion meeting am thumbnail sketch offer following have married same woman over 42 years together have two daughters three grandchildren have lived same house over 30 years telephone number remains same see above am devoted animal lover owning adopted ex-Racing Greyhound am manager/engineer electronics firm Buffalo NY area have over 28 years have modeler since 1942 member AMA since 1947 junior membership 50 cents whole year district VP 197980 served two terms 20th AMA president 1981 through 1986 primary interest modeling today RC Soaring dabble sport power flying just fun have flown CL Stunt competition years ago still have tingling feeling see free flight model thermaling GOS other district VPs once told writes column reach people read 8th grade level column will written own style might interpret third-grade post-graduate level times Also column will written six months out 12 other months being written AVPs can write subject choose will printed censorship invite brickbats well bouquets invite comments regarding happenings coming events area subject AVPs give following changes District staff Effective immediately Ray Juschkus named person replace should reason unable continue duties Vice President would serve capacity until proper election can held George Buso appointed AVP zip codes 105108-109 124127 replacing Bill Poythress Dave Mathewson appointed AVP zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 replacing Terry Terrenoire continues Giant Scale Inspector will use AVP zip codes 140-147 handling area myself Roman Paryz appointed RC Soaring Contest Board replacing Bill Miller Woody Woodman has declined continue AVP New Jersey am seeking nominations replacement have asked other appointees return various positions time being have already accepted Upcoming events district discussed above both Central New York Symposium scheduled January 21 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds WRAM show Feb 24-26 Westchester County Center will history time receive issue magazine Unfortunate best Remember AMA tabletop booth seen mall shows club events Well its still available use clubs need contact Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 get schedule list will ship expense must pay return freight costs ask return promptly could well waiting list Frank might request ship directly another user campaign promises strive term limitation AMA elected offices idea brought up immediate past Executive Council meeting evidently met little success intend continue effort direction because firmly believe monopolies some offices must broken respective officers given chance get back real world modeling other goal term office establish office Assistant Vice President districts position would provide immediate long-term temporary replacement elected VP case incumbent VP being unable carry period time perhaps permanently would provide needed voting authority continuity within district bylaws prohibit voting other elected officer could changed include assistant VP Thats month Please write feelings about what needed improve District II AMA put club newsletter address list letters newsletters best means learn needs desires sport AMA district will back author column May issue report major happenings January Executive Council meeting column June issue will collaboration between two District AVPs Until runway clear Model Aviation nations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 U] -1 1 [ UNNE 11 i6] t Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodniere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Communication Approximately year ago moved new location newsletter editors members still attempting contact wrong address Please use address listed above masthead order better serve quick time possible can also reached following electronic media services AMA Bulletin Board 800 438-7910 Internet Brown @ tiogaupbpitt CompuServe ID# 73767 12 Although AMA Bulletin Board new highly recommend its usage membership undoubtedly quickest reliable method communication modelers over country present time board includes over fifty different areas modeling interest Continued enthusiastic input membership will make type communication necessity modelers Sign up now calling modem 1 800 438-7910 cost AMA member $20 year Nats Unfortunately AMA national Championship cannot held venue 1995 As has mentioned Model Aviation several times structure Nats being revisited Several Council feel impossible continue current schedule combined events Comments pertaining issue would greatly appreciated District Vice President bright side doing everything possible allow Nats accommodated Muncie 1996 National Flying Site Activity summer schedule National Flying Site shows activity almost weekend summer vacation desire participate spectate check Contest Calendar Model Aviation contact Steve Kaluf Headquarters highlight summer will Race Week August 12-16 competitors over world will compete 1995 F3DIFAI World Championship current World Champion Californian Richard Verano will attempt retain title Believe Chip Hyde numberone Pattern flier will members United States Pylon team Large-scale racing AT-6 will return August 17-20 hot-air balloon competition will also take place August 12-13 Darke County Aeromodelers Association Congratulations Darke County Aeromodelers Association qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club award positive effort asset sport aeromodeling club has included Leader Program its primary goals please now program quite simple helps insure clubs future Contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters details National Competition Fun-Fly Association Congratulations NCFFA now recognized Special Interest Group competition fun-fly activity interested type flying please contact Dan Lachaco president 605 Stevenson St Sayre PA 18840 Jeff Black vice president 533 5 Hanover St Carlisle PA 17013 Cincinnati Soaring Society interested attending two great Soaring meets summer check out activity Cincinnati Soaring Society May 2021 Annual memorial Contest will provide challenging tasks gala Pumpkin Fly October 7-8 includes lunch attendance Please contact Mike ODonnell 513 729-4757 additional details Vienna Skysharks Vienna Skysharks Vienna West Virginia recently presented flying site owner Ralph Martin first radio control aircraft scratchbuilt Telemaster club project donated Martin appreciation use flying site Skysharks-Martin Field located approximately 12 miles northwest Marietta Ohio area stop club great rict III Modelers Thanks AVP Joe Vislay following pictures April 1995 155 Presenting Telemaster Roger Martin club president Steve Sturm along Bruce Cormack Jerry Dye Miles Reed prior takeoff Shelby Ohio Bill Folk Taylorcraft ml] 1u1[suLu1sJtm Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Owynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Four ended very fine note weather forecast 31st December good cold wind rain order day never can certain validity things usual van headed Tidewater Virginia cold dark Charlottesville could hardly guess what things would like Nike Park scene present best of Soaring meets area Hardy Souls Soaring Contest held annually last Saturday year year turned out also very last day year Luther Mitchell appointed Contest Director decided run things little different usual battle honors cutoff 1500 hours official flying reasonable since December sun quite low sky time weather turned out good sun shining winds light right world Luther decreed everyone could fly times desired top three scoring flights associated landings considered mean able get six flights before cutoff day continued nice until just couple minutes after 1500 rain began great time drive home through 160 miles rain missed event time watch end 1995 Perhaps once again weather will cooperate brought outstanding members Tidewater Model Soaring Society NEW FLYING SITE Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers Incorporated Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Number 421 has permanent home could call own several years has ended long-term lease improvements over several interim flying sites club typical has usual problems maintaining membership levels due question flying site result club now rebuilding future looks very brightSome photographs provided taken during activities new 400 x 60foot runway field shelter snack bar dedication made during 14th Annual GRAMS Giant Scale Fun-Fly 29 October Photo number shows Cleve Davis preparing give safety briefing Fun-Fly Photo number two has Newsletter Editor Bill Beardshaw Sky Writer Photo number three gives view new shelterEach new site boost model aviation effort must expended regard local clubs can really make happen ones familiar area know owners local authorities may need work process Academy can provide much helpful material personal assistance ultimately effort prevails hesitate contact District Vice President Headquarters need arises WINTER EVENTS Winter flying becomes rather sporadic especially after end December December 1994 rather unusual much District no snow ground entire month According papers first such December history District Columbia rest winter likely same January has started off quite cold potential conditions some activities found NVRC has annual Snow Fly scheduled month some others found during next two months also number Swap Shop events held during period Graham North Carolina during January rather long-running event much newer event being held Hampton Virginia 11 February 17th Annual Swap Shop/Auction/Static Competition will held 18 March run Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club longest-running Swap Shop/Auctions District IV event presently held Lord Botetourt High School off Exit 150B just off 1-81 third site event attendance still continues quite large event also places can meet old friends least time out year ample time talk learn what others doing aeromodeling Some vendors attend result some very good buys available show Watch Model Aviation announcements other Swap Shops area SANCTIONS Correspondence Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton shows fair number groups have submitted early sanction applications trend continues should see events during 1994 continue host enough events keep going whether enjoying serious competition fun-fly events Support club sport Model Aviation e Davis prepares safety briefing Bill Beardshaw checks out Sky Writer GRAMS field shelter MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Associate Vice PresidentsHere snap Jeff Sims Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Raochmood Rd Orlando FL 32808Pascagoula Mississippi Tom Barrett Ron Chidgey 3713 Pospano 0, Pensacola FL 32514 Wllbelmina Chihasa 2826 Abo Place Knonoille TN 37817of Moss Point MS getting ready fly Linda Cooley 9839 EIs Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa D, Nem Albany MS 38652Toms airplane Battleship Park Bumper Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 38305is good Dist Assoc VP Dist Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Cbaleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 36867V Assoc VPs excellent ones Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 TigeSail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Annioton AL 36208 Dick Patton 156 Palm Gone Blod Panama City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Cimin Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Moonbester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lntnrlacben FL 32148 Phoem 904 6842517 important news flash District V members As reported last month distinguished revered Frequency Coordinator District passed away couple weeks ago lovely wife Dorothy has asked take place appointed new Dist V Freq Coordinator told over phone done paper work Burnie years well acquainted job wants stay involved AMA business agreed once have mailed endorsed form Leader member will try arrange everything AMA Hdqrs once Dorothys phone address same Burnies think lucky have have good friend Bill Haywood Foley Alabama also becoming AMA Leader Member because dedication organization hobby AMA Associate VP Mobile area reported recent AMA IMAA LOWER ALABAMA FALL FLY-IN Battleship Park Mobile Bumper Lyons reported Big Bird lovers Mississippi Alabama Florida ball flying airplanes despite uncertain rain wind Pictured above Rudy Brule performing IMAA inspection Punchy Goffs Big Bingo model LOWER ALABAMA RC FLY-IN Punchy Bumper Lyons co-CDs affair have important flyer Central Georgia named Ed Lidgard Ed legendary name Free Flight already installed AMAs Hall Fame Ed important message AMA members everywhere Let explain Ed moved 14000 population small town Perry Georgia 8 years ago reports zero FF activity has go Atlanta FF flying OK, Ed says 8 people interested RC Perry day 8 persons took off artificial leg got out crutch went see Mayor Perry Went see him about need locals have place fly radio controlled model airplanes Mayor granted wish strip graded seeded watered Towns unoccupied Industrial Park strip too close trees back went member see Mayor Mayor moved strip up hill open country club now has 34 members 5 new members wouldnt stop popping beer cans thrown out Club Ed reports flying day strip smooth frequency board used well Ed wants know what people can try also mentioned AMA Headquarters put Old Time rubber models glass case AMA Museum happy about Joe Mend Jacksonville Florida reports April 1 2 will CD Burnie Fields Memorial Fly-In will Lannie Road Model Airplane Park Joe says proceeds will go Dorothy Fields Im planning go myself. Hester Maxie Hester SIC Manfg Co drove way Montezuma Iowa Interlachen Florida attend Burnies funeral Dr John Agnew Fort Meyers Florida writes cently flew LFS NATS Muncie thought museum first rate surprised boundries active aiort. purpose site use such events NATS get moving get ready Improving Muncie should preference thanks nice letter John Jim Bissell has 2 addresses St Louis MO other Orange Beach Alabama So part Jim Bissell lives Alabama within Dist V can claim part him Jim writes want thank coming recent Fly-In feel free visit us time am enclosing article Mobile Press Register newspaper Fly-In also got TV coverage channel 5 Hope see again have friend Panama City Florida wrote nice long letter too long print because get page part what Jim Wilkinson said thanks hearing out like big government know little voice will never heard. Well Jim Wilkinson S Kimbrel Ave never mistaken life Send some pictures and/or family can run magazine member just important other member no big shots prima-donnas District just acknowledgeable other few short weeks ago personally invited CDs Rich Herrmann Chet Holloway attend 5th Fall Fling FlyIn Crestview Florida affair very well run attended Pictured above Robert Williams Tommy Williams Both plane Tommy holding the ground left made flown Tommy Robert Sturdy Birdie II l 1995 157 snap late Burnie Fields Dorothy sent want see Dorothy told over phone Hazel Sig Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 6Oese-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 587-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAAOCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franven Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hat Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 DIck Taylor 7929 Jefterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul MoIsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 84037-1859 Day 417 862-8565 Eve 816 584-2481 Faa 417 866-6485 new face top pagea slightly different list AVPs District VI marches thanks voted two called said getting big sincere THANKS Jim Sears years service District VI VP will look list AVPs top column youll see didnt get away completely now AVP Kentucky Now District VI news photos Want see club print Send photos information Please print type things bifocals sometimes cant read handwritten scratchings Terre Haute Indiana about young set twins about 5 years old Jacob Daniel Sedletzeck love flying RC little help dad John member Terre Haute R/C Club Jacob holding transmitter Daniel airplane Look out Scale Masters New blood getting ready win Picture courtesy Kenny Kern St Peters Missouri George E Appel gets started An enrichment program Francis Howell School George teaching five young boys ages 11 13 art building flying rubber-powered model aircraft program sponsored parent support team school Back basics stick-and-tissue plans Air Trails May 1949 During three Saturday meetings theory flight building materials kinds modeling activity discussed left right Ballman D Guntorius H Borders-Wing J Sainz M Rehagen George did get signed up AIVIA members Angola Indiana George Sorg Eagle get ready flying Steuben Model Aircraft Kiub SMAK field July fun fly Mr Mrs Fred Bright pit area checking things out Great looking field nice looking models Pictures courtesy Don Hershberger Chicago illinois WOLVIE blimp keeps fans Chicago Wolves hockey team entertained before games Main pilot Scott Justice Elmer Helfert Deb Justice backup pilots Any readers Out interested duplicating kind great PR modeling effort area contact Scott Deb details both AVPs contact information top column Anybody blimp pylon About five minutes per lap about Pattern blimp What would call knife-edge Body English helps turns Left right picture W Sysmanski E Helfert Deb Scott Justtce Second picture WOL VIE high above ice blimpers having ball WOL VIE Keep up terrific work gang Orland Park Illinois Crash Chronicle Palos R/C flying Club Because great article Air Show Chicago Tribune club asked give talk model airplanes Cub Scout Pack 62 November 28th president Arne Olson Herb Gary met group brought planes radios showed controls operate controls make plane react may have kindled little interest some young minds Palos RIC flying Club has 197 members Vintage R/C Society VRICS organization dedicated preservation radio control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby sport world Interested Contact Bill Poythress Secretary 2 Hemlock Ct Saugerties NY 12477 DISTRICT VI FACTS AND FIGURES have 996% AMA membership district third largest Only districts V X larger latest information received Headquarters says have 276 clubs District VI Model Aviation 4 1 I1 i Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hess 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Nothing good news month newsletters have read Clubs flying field problems seem have hope solution several being offered help local government officials am certain participation local activities will continue useful tool working out details afield Good luck new officers continued congratulations staying office AMA District VII have sent out annual report district officers asking willing continue wish pass baton shall have some new faces look meetings ask officers keep active local areas district AMA subsidizes travel make less painful travelling little further nonnally Again shall having column written areas have viable information photos column Send photos nearest AVP he/she will sort out use can use about six time unless miniatures During past year have several clubs earn Gold Leader Club Award heres list date PEBBLE CREEK FLYERS INC WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE SCIMITAR SQUADRON WISCONSIN CALUMET FLYERS INC WISCONSIN CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB WISCONSIN RUF MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB WISCONSIN THUNDERBIRD R/C CLUB MICHIGAN MIDWEST R/C SOCIETY MICHIGAN PORT HURON R/C TREETOPPERS MICHIGAN RIVER DISTRICT RIC EAGLES MICHIGAN CLOUDBUSTERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MICHIGAN MIDLAND R/C FLYERS MICHIGAN TULIP CITY AIR FORCE MICHIGAN WHIRLWINDS R/C CLUB OF SW MICHIGAN BITS AND PIECES R/C FLYING CLUB MICHIGAN PETOSKEY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT MICHIGAN SKYMASTERS R/C OF MICHIGAN ST PAUL MODEL RADIO CONTROLLERS INC MINNESOTA MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION IOWA RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL IOWA clubs have also awarded banner district can used field other shows/displays will presented February will also available local AVP another first district services becoming available AMA members clubs remember have several frequency monitors available club use requested frequency coordinators just cost return shipping also have two great tabletop displays kept other Don Bentfield s has updated reflect clubs side lake Also videos literature available AMAHQ free Next week shall Muncie first EC Meeting 1995 route take much shorter expressway take 1-69 south 1-94 go past Fort Wayne Next look exit Route 3 MARKLE about 20 miles south Fort wayne Take road east over expressway immediately take side road right front service station small road reduces trek around north side Markie Follow road along river first stop sign turn right south onto route 3 will take through Hartford Royerston great ice-cream store behind baseball practise area Muncie look Memorial Drive exit turn left AMAHQ right. cuts off nearly 20 miles OK. got deluged members asking got two membership cards. timate mistake batch done would definitely card early January darned computer printer some problem messed up batch Better safe l 1995 159 3M RCCIub field storage building cook shed action Spring Fly-In Don Bentfield photo trophy yearMike Irion handing second place Frankenmuth Sports Festival T&G Frankenmuthfaithfull deBolt Acrobat approach Marvin G Ingerson Menomonee Falls WI Bull Pup Scale Marvin clubs chief instructoroversees approx 30 instructors Arkansas Losesrana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Friersan Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 About two years ago stood up Tn-City Flyers club meeting challenged happy AMA get involved crux statement dont just gripe about what dont like give some constructive ideas Well Klein Red Skelton used say ah decided place confidence can hope prove worthy 58 years modeling behind Im still just another guy has innate interest kind type model aircraft Any have known length time never doubt about getting straight answer light must mention couple things brought attention since announced candidate last year first question asked SIG newsletter whit Does AMA exist modeler does modeler exist AMA question pertinent ever timely reply must also ask 1 Did vote last election district 2 Have contacted written district VP AVP lately mean intend vote EC meetings like district tell dont voice opinion Im left use own crystal ball Only 2000 bothered vote District VIII last election Something has bothered year amount heads graying hair keep gaining larger majority other words have fewer modelers under fiftyor looks like dying society look oneon- standpoint seems unsurmountable task No can possibly fix Junior Problem trueno person can just possible us AMA might conceive way enrich numbers Let throw few facts 1 History has proven dedicated advocates following must reached early age 2 Our lifestyle has changed drastically because both parents being workplace 3 The way reach captive audience people schools nation some 300000000 now surely conservative estimate student body 50000000 Now some what ifs What 1 The AMA via its parent organization NAA introduce national model aeronautics program public schools elective 5th-grade level up 2 This program reached 1% students either show interest have extra ability work hands 3 We introduced 1% facets AMA Would 500000 new member-modelers worth effort just some ideas Ive working hands set teaching manuals phases modeling developed over 40 years Howard Bueschel Trenton NJ solicit comments levels chance some other districts reading approve of please make contact VP second thought contact district people anyway As late December being written no District VIII have spoken aware decision buy flying site Visalia California cost some $450000 Further discussion subject suggested national site Muncie should completed point becoming unified Nationals facility before adding further ventures Personally favor move Muncie primarily because high cost operating Washington DC area really hope will let know feelings about AMA matters concern district know easier pick up phone call write letter However write down thoughts much utile trying remember conversation An AMA dedicated line Fax facility works Using Fax during working hours often cheaper mailing letter much quicker definitely want available will help lot phone calls made after 6 pm Central time Phone rates cheaper time too thought came Rachel Carson biologist certainly applies endeavor -If child keep alive inborn sense wonder needs companionship least adult can share rediscovering him joy excitement mystery world live Model Aviation riGt VIII lost its finest 1994 Marion Knight Houston left us too soon Rosie Reinarz gets Super Cyke powered Playboy Cabin off perfect ROG Look flying field Pensacolaone square mile mowed grass Tn-City Flyers free flight team hardware Tom McLaughlan Memorial Meet Pensacola North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81 Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Flicketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota New AVP Max Hansen has hooked Free Flight since age six after father took him free flight meet Sioux Falls 1946 introduced first model engine Bantam 19 However took some time learn build model fly new engine about age 11 able get first gas powered airplane sky does state enjoyed modeling ever since time Max does fly RC whenever possible well being AMA member also belongs IMAA Max enjoys meeting other modelers will represent modelers South Dakota special emphasis RC modeling Welcome aboard Max Russ Miller VP Dist IX News Nebraska Second Annual HiFlyers Fun-Fly Despite strong choppy winds right down runway years Fun-Fly success 44 registered pilots versus last years 31 pilots larger aircraft seemed handle wind little difficulty few others such Goose fearlessly challenged gusts put some good flights Larry Bartlebaugh Hastings Skylarks put fantastic show flying skill Great Planes P-5 1 powered SuperTigre 61 John Bill Boord also flew giant P-5 ls close formation everybody holding breathThe food good prizes great Thanks worked hard getting field ready helping Fun-Fly John Boord event director lined everything up AMA Incidentally John AMA contest director area special thanks Darrel Willoughby handling master ceremonies chores Bill Ferguson decorating gate area flags Frank Webber also fixed windsocks just tn time Fun-Fly Gary Sandsted HiFlyers RC Club Secretary/Treasurer News Colorado Four us Colorado have started building /6-scale lOs Theyre basically Josh Harels Scale RC Modeler plans have fiberglass fuselages nacelles sponsons first flew 26 August 1994 Denver Jet Rally Build Dean Lassek weighed 44 pounds has wingspan almost 10 feet Its powered two Dynamax fans 05 91s Most people betting 44 pounds would never get off ground especially density altitude being over 7000 feet However apparently nobody told Warthog because took off beautifully flew very scalelike fashion Dean received standing ovation after flight As far can tell confirmed Josh Hard himself first giant A-lOs fly few others have built yet flown some other people getting close first flight Since Deans flew well other three us now going full speed rest fourship know picture good could find no taking 35mm everybody either taking video just gawking picture made videotape Hope its good enough publish Ivan Munninghoff l 1995 161 New HiFIyers road sign marks entrance field Club member Lee Machmullers personalized license plate quickly cornered once chose clubs name HiFlyers President Ted Hansen cranking up Giant Sweet & Low Stick Unidentified handler Extra 230 powered SuperTigre 2500 Elmer Johnson Cory Luth testing smoke system Desperado 3000 Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 E Hazeiwood Scoltadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kal P Jenaen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Mark Karpowich 570 W Center Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelaon 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave PinJuv 4882 Coaley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolda 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamaon 445 Wealby Chula Viala CA 91911 Frequency Coordinatora George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Time Crunch As luck would have submittal date months column fell between Long Beach Hobby Expo IMS Show Pasadena time preparing two district meetings awards luncheon district staff meeting span few days bustle text district column arrived AMA headquarters day late leaving insufficient time staff edit material prep column publication As such months column will extremely short However able layout some photographs recent activity District well back next month look some suggestions improving enhancing AMA Nats Till next time epem safe keepemflyn. 4Competitors enjoy picture perfect weather concentrating finding elusive thermals 21st Annual CVRC Fall Soaring Festival Visalia California Oct 1-2 AVP Brian Nelson members Santa Clara County Tomcats modelers San Francisco Bay Area pictured shadow Golden Gate Bridge showcase model aviation 1994 Fleet Week Oct 8-9 1994 Desert Union Sailplane Thermalists DUST Palm Springs California host 1st annual Scale Fun-Fly beautiful Empire Polo Grounds Palm Desert Dec 10-111994 John Keneally L San Gabriel California taking high road practices new 80 MPH Combat event Whittier Narrows 162 Model Aviation ciatevlcePreaidenta The Long Beach Hobby Expo Jan 6-8 1995 presented Endless Horizons promotions first two hobby shows planned Southern California 1995 annual IMS show Pasadena follows Long Beach show during weekend Jan 13-15 Congratulations Lesley Burnett Nancy Bridi highly successful Hobby Expo AMA SINGE 1936 Want special AMA license number Supply Service catalog has complete information order alphanumeric custom license numbers Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice rresiuents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Grant Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Boeing HAWKS Big Bird Fly fence field rule 20th Annual Great Oregon Model EXPO sponsored Benton Co R/C Club will April 15 & 16 Benton Co Fairgrounds will displays Free Flight U/C RIC Aircraft along R/C boats cars can watch demonstrations model A/C flight buy raffle tickets RTF model plane Bring cash goodies youd like either swap sell Swap Shop can get information either Jim Trump 503-753-7540 Brian Unwin 503-753-1477 may mini-Dist XI meeting Another Event Electric Powered Model Aircraft SymposiumlWorkshop sponsored PSMEF will presentations speed controllers motors batteries kits wiring systems will information tables above will no admission charge symposium will need pay Museum flight admission So brain overcharged can increase capacitance quick tour two fabulous planes display Should interested attending brand new effort and/or would like presenter contact Randy Smithhisler 1703 105th Ave Ct East Puyallup WA 98372 206-927-4672 Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn WA 98001 206-839-9157 Also imagine will another running Celebration Silent Flight Fern Prairie Modelers field Washougal sometime early May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb 206-892-7732 evenings information whatnot Wenatchee Red Apple flyers working getting field grass found source 16000 sq ft sod Wow Instant lawn Theirs came church would seem theres building area free hauling sod may available need Some photos Boeing HAWKS Gathering Eagles Arlington last summer words about people eventPeter Nigro member Skagit Co R/C Club spent part summer break before becoming 4th grader meet Peter flightline flying often could get pin very accomplished flier poised young person 9 years old Peter Nigro Telemaster Arlington met another very accomplished flier institutions Dist XI wholly because hes modeling long time far importantly because good works long association SRAC especially tenure newsletter editor Yep its tad crusty curmudgeon himself Syd Russell far Big Birds flew Lakewood Elementary Last spring Peter Nigros 3rd grade Teacher Steve Boyce invited members Skagit Co R/C Club demonstrate R/C two classes club members participated Wed May 18th Cliff Kathy Curbow Dick Marion Snaer Gene Peters dad Peter Nigro Don Baker Jim OstbyeThe students studying aerodynamics aircraft three weeks prior clubs visit Don Baker Dick Snaer AVP gave 15 minute talk class prior demonstration flight demonstrations flown student chance check out flight system before actual flights get some stick time afternoon Dick Snaer holds master transmitter young fellow tries hand Marion Snaer keeps sun out students eyes Gene Nigro explains transmitter works controls group Don Baker right does same another part class recent Willamette Modelers NL came thoroughly shredded post office Now want money Anyway Collecto drew record number year 133 showed up paid money complaint some members certain early birds managed make off best deals before starting time common problem swap meets some best stuff never gets tables play rules expect able have chance beginning appointed hour bit miffed Any creative suggestions new club started Portland area Glen Geller recently moved Beaverton area member Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron 8 years Glen hopes develop club similar Blacksheep encourage entire family build fly types aircraft modes flying FF U/C R/C group will meet second Monday month Fir Grove school Beaverton 7 10 pm will start indoor flying l 1995 163