Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164
Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
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Inside View Headquarters Last month discussed methods taking sound level measurements use measurements determining effects might incur neighborhood Now have saved instructions can proceed next step process complying local ordinances satisfying complaints neighbors Vital accomplishment progress dealing questions noise sound anyone particularly interested model aircraft activity knowledge distances property lines requires rather accurate chart aerial view area type illustration critical capability measuring distances An aerial view topographical map can important wishes know terrain around flying site important factor scale drawing can readily applied making measurements larger scale better accuracy sketch showing roads field relative locations houses provides some insight serves very little purpose analyzing sound-level dissipation over distance effect particular point interest Saying attempt justice drawing standard 812 x 11inch sheet paper first point interest chart should runway pilot positions clearly noted becomes reference point number other dimensions considered runway alignment should accurately indicated flight envelope will aligned mapped direction always assumes flight takes place line runway Actually probability flights have bit arc ends well rear runway linea matter perspective Most fliers have no real concept far out flying certainly easier fly farther out large aircraft Over years working radio control aerobatics have known aircraft flown split-S turnaround out much 2500 center pilot position purpose type analysis let us assume 2000 feet out left right note distance chart Now let us generous allow 750 feet straight out pilot fliers go far beyond practice such site should extend line out perhaps 1000 feet Now mark out rectangle chart correspond flight envelope will proceed limitation imposed Most fliers have no real concept far out flying. site box should larger certainly should noted next step note occupied buildings within 1000 feet outside box say always flying anywhere near limits box anything well inside becomes sort safety net decibel reduction sound level 1000 feet boundary box assuming measurement nine feet will neighborhood 40dB down reasonable effort sound reduction site will come close complying ordinances under conditions flying tighter box reducing power possible will help regard now possible bit work calculator figure out quite accurately level sound measured neighbors property line can now complete sound-level profile flying site once box occupied areas noted map can proceed make checks property lines potential problem location compare calculated figures keeping mind difference due actual flight path aircraft complete comparison would aircraft actually flew position box nearest point question also assumes made good estimate slant range remember last month Houses between box marked plot within 1000 foot working distance will probably encounter potential problems closer point flight path aircraft greater potential complaints have house underneath flight path point likely full throttle may have impossible solution radical changes very first thing attempt becomes problem alter orientation flight area could shift direction move different location overall property area no readily available solutions problems such alternative may begin serious flying-site searches two major points operation radio controlled aircraft cannot altered fact much overflight area required other finite amount sound reduction can easily accomplished technology presently available ability work within parameters practical solution will pennit flying same types aircraft usual Any other solution will constitute radical change may fit continued existence club known presentIf have taken time analysis site would like submit work check possible recommendations please feel free Time constraints prevent promise immediate return results will back within reasonable length time club really ought have such plan hand send plan review please provide dBA level nine feet club has rule effect checks will several selected values provide figures task Later listings club sites locations should also carry sound-level restrictions force Model Aviation ademy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr Council Meeting spent four days recently AMA Headquarters discussing business conducting quarterly Council meeting wont attempt discuss Council business since meeting minutes will published would like discuss couple items Nats Council decided proceed plans build hold 96 Nats Muncie possibility rests premise completing second phase site development encompasses what call Show Center plus certain additions present site accommodate Control Line events Show Center will runway complex parking access road development additions plus use some off-site facilities will allow first Nats phased allow multiple use what have place Additional investment required accommodate traditional simultaneous events schedule Getting additions place interfering events already scheduled season will tricky requiring careful scheduling construction years schedule includes four Nats events World Championships event events scheduled special interest groups As previously reported basic premise Muncie facility home Nats other important events does mean Nats will always Muncie having Center available will relieve pressure literally scrounging find suitable site such encountered year last minute Tn-Cities site Washington state Soaring Electric Free Flight Helicopter events will held Muncie Center different intervals Homecoming event being held again Muncie June 10-11 intended low-pressure Fun-Fly flyer bringing plane his/her choice plus other events Again expect work EAA arrange full-scale flights youngsters part Young Eagles program attract kids aviationa noble objective area AMA desires involvement settle new beginning Muncie acquire resources necessary quality program Dont forget museum open available visit Flying Center owe yourselves see magnificent display model aviations history beginning can get better better utilize floor space provided building have raised funds build move Headquarters offices own building Fund-RaisingA Perspective Following lead other associations AMA now involved new initiative fundraising Perhaps shouldnt call new since significant fund-raising involved building development first facility Reston Virginia current purpose provide means projects beyond financial scope income member fees Such projects flying-site development youth projects technical support technical symposia safety programs investigations other improvements services members intent continuously dun membership seek out both within outside membership have interest means help projects Resources necessary move beyond status quo anticipate meet growing needs hobby/sport now process developing approach fund-raising well firming plans use such funds present priority item deyelopment Muncie Facility also firming up plans regard Visalia site would invite have means interest promoting growth aeromodeling join us effort Headquarters contact project Jay Mealy going Aeromodeling around world has seen phenomenal growth last 50 years know have lived through advance technology has staggering sophistication modeling evident categories outstanding have maintained strong interest support earlier categories forging ahead new frontiers Aeromodeling bridged gap between simple hand-launched glider military drones Remotely Piloted Vehicles fact sees same equipment some model types used smaller military weapons systems presents real challenge AMA business promoting aeromodeling same time must help maintain reasonable restraint assure safety well-being members adjacent flying sites applaud technological evolution going through same time must use discretion activities others will us requires AMA s greater involvement assure safe sane limits activities regard becoming proactive development events necessary accompanying safety requirements No longer adequate make rule thumb judgments must become scientifically involved requires resources example safety systems must designed tested scientifically cant guess longerlives stake very worst thing could happen hobby serious injury death occur Such tragedy horrifying involved would lead negative perception aeromodeling continue advance technology need help keep safe enjoyable hobby weve always known Lets take upon him/herself use great care building installing equipment flying models dont have face government restrictions responsible injury another love hobby has given 60 years enjoyment want grow prosper provide fun rest out others take places years ahead 995 151 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 Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Sorry about last month really did write column just before left IMS Show Calif part garbled transmission time got straightened out well past deadline would have required some expensive overtime get wasnt worth withdrew meantime much what covered has become moot Ill start over principle function under Bylaws monitor financial affairs organization report Executive Council membership have preliminary balance sheet year ending Dec 31 1994 shows little better performance expected due principally ability cut back expenses shrinking market Yes again came up short membership numbers also experiencing apparent aging membership shown fact number Senior Citizen memberships continues grow virtually other category shrinks could viewed problem us financial sense Seniors pay less memberships also biggest source donations bequests Speaking latter putting efforts fund raising Jay Mealy having assigned task Jay has gone school ready anxious get process Among ways people support causes believe have brought great deal enjoyment include causes estate planning As 501-C-3 non-profit organization AMA afforded luxury accepting donations Tax Deductible basis ways can great advantage AMA making such donations position arrange some form donation immediate deferred basis give Jay call net cost Nats Nats have typically ends up net cost AMA $25k $40k should allow us show net income somewhere $30 $50k area also consider other expanded uses improvements will pay itself just few years Recent word has tenant Reston property planning purchase property 1995 will give us little buffer cash Eventually will have build new Headquarters building priorities right now necessary improvements flying field Its fine line walk between extending ourselves challenge us get accomplished remaining conservative enough enable us have plan B matter plan C everything doesnt go planned AMA going have become aggressive exploring non dues income such member programs like Credit Card program possibly Phone Card program well various merchandising programs other ways raising funds dont get types programs will almost surely facing ever increasing dues think Id rather try create other income have decided go ahead next phase construction Muncie site will make site suitable host 96 Nats Its BIG project will cost somewhere area $400k think good move should provide somewhere area $70k shift Till next month Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Muncie January Executive Council Meeting brought three newly elected Council members meeting table John Grigg new District II Vice President former AMA President joined Charlie Bauer District VI George Aldrich District VIII Retiring VPs Gene Hempel VIII Jim Sears VI also attended Muncie meeting both presented Meritorious Service Awards recognition service Council Gene Hempel continues serve Safety Committee Jim Sears keeping hand District Associate Vice President Ex-District II VP Joe Beshar also planned Muncie meeting last-minute business trip kept him away President Executive Vice President reports business part meeting started brief reports President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown President Lowe expressed appreciation support AMAs Special Interest Groups welcomed SIGs participation administering years National Championships EVP Brown reported regardless slight downturn membership revenue flows continue look good lease arrangements Reston property producing real benefits Academy current lessees taking care buildings grounds solid indications intend purchase property within coming year Executive Directors report covered wide range topics focused changes AMAs membership profile Overall appears 5% decline AMA membership between last year year Within overall picture viewed over four-year period further appears decline sharper among new members among renew memberships 1991 AMAs total membership consisted 19% new members 1994 new members 15% total memberships NAA Report Lance Zellers National Aeronautics Associations ex-officio member Council reported NAA currently President Former President Mal Gross recently retired new candidate has chosen replace him meantime NAAs business affairs continue operate smoothly under CEO Jack Cole Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM report presented revised plan next stage development National Flying Site Committee Chairman Bob Brown outlined development intended prepare Flying Site hosting entire 1996 National Championships Changes earlier plan include modification Stage Center multipurpose flying site will accommodate Pylon Pattern flyers putting cross runways permit landings wind Pattern flights away sun Committees recommendations accepted $420000 development costs approved construction will commence early springas soon weather permits Safety Committees report featured progress report consultant Lee Webster conducting AMA-sponsored tests Pylon Racing safety cages Lee reported results recently completed dynamic tests outlined next phase testinga phase will include Unlimited Scale Racing Association will assess value using nylon netting added protective barrier race course workers Special Interest Groups Committee Chairman Ed MeCollough gained Council approval SIG status National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Applications Giant Scale Air Racing Association GSARA Unlimited Scale Racing Association USRA referred back Committee further review Strategic Planning Steering Committee Chairman Lance Zellers reviewed Committees progress won approval funding continue strategic planning process Citing increasing load business obligations Zellers also advised Council intended step down Committee Chair soon replacement can found Fund-raising report AMAs fundraising project clarified projects focus fund-raising efforts coordinated through Resource Development Committee Chaired VP Rich Hanson Development Muncie National Flying Site chief priority AMA s current ongoing project Consultant Herbert Jones presented comprehensive report status AMAs fund-raising efforts date report contained detailed recommendations future success major initiative National Championships Committee gained approval motion have Nats identified 5A contest classification Executive Council operating sole sanctioning authority Championships Council also directed Headquarters research recommend proposal clarify conditions under Nats events might canceled proves necessary future contests AMA Open House concept annual Homecoming National Flying Site modified result staff recommendation refocus event event will now focus attracting young people toward aviation general modeling particular Council motion years event will beheld June 10-11 Its emphasis will Open House theme appeals general public includes Experimental Aircraft Associations Young Eagles program highlighted attractions addition Young Eagles program youthful participants will able take ride full-scale airplane follow up hands-on introduction modeling Legal release Giant Scale events legal release persons present high-risk areas during giant scale air races approved use upcoming race season District X VP Rich Hanson requested received clarification signing release would invalidate individual members AMA liability coverage Membership Period Feasibility Study After reviewing ongoing difficulties current annual membership renewal process Council approved study examine feasibility modifying current calendar-year membership period revolving anniversary-date system study will focus special problems such change might create chartered clubs will examine range potential options future consideration GPS Pilot Program Council reviewed suggestions GPS navigation units purchased District order precisely identify location established flying sites within Districts Purchase unit District IV approved pilot project under district VP Howard Crispin Awards Adjournment Council approved three new Fellowship awards meeting adjourned until next quarterly meeting Visalia California April 21-22 Full minutes January Council meeting will available after approval April meeting Minutes November 1994 meeting now available AMA Administration Phone 317 287-1256 extension 201 210fax 317 741-0057 May1995 153 Jerry Rou ii lard Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Easex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 INDOOR FLYING following article pictures sent John Kagan Stratford CT An enlightened few may agree other types modeling may equal surpass challenge rewards Indoor modeling Unfortunately intimidating challenge simply finding place fly Bob Randolph member US world champion Indoor team wrote has hard time staying interested cant fly regularly mind contacted Superintendent Recreation Pat Patusky new hometown Stratford CT recognized potential unique recreational activity agreed schedule some time enough residents interested demonstration best ways attract participants Indoor thats what planned hope everyone looking indoor site gets work someone like Pat took initiative getting gym sending flyers schools getting newspapers print notice find some people wanted fly planes great gym hard hoped get about six residents come out would call success day demo found 25 people bleachers seven people planes Needless say modelers great time showing off spectators said enjoyed what saw Two Pennyplanes got lot air time 658 informal no-touch record Several Bostonians flew mass launches hit crowd An FlD flight attempted activity left air bit turbulent packed back up Some No-Cals EZB rounded out demo modelers included Jim Grant Bob Rahn John Kagan Tony Proulx Bill Miller Joe Burke demonstration success looks like will have nice practice site Stratford sessionswill probably certain Friday evenings Anyone interested joining us fly just watch can contact dates 203 378-8940 DISTRICT PATCH Well finally happened District patch now reality Al Marchand sent design John Keating small contest District 0wQtofficers voted designs submitted f11 photo shows patches available design selected now AMA HQ District patch SOUTHERN NH RIC CLUB PROJECT 94 1994 Southern NH R/C Club decided undertake Club project would include everything initial airplane design through eventual fun-flys Club project plane following narrative recap project beginning late 1993 Club activities committee proposed membership have winter building project prototype proposed project designed assembled shown membership present October 1993 meeting Building requirements explained group follows 1 Models must built exactly shown plans 2 The deviation allowed will bolton vs rubberband wing hold-down 3 Engine must exceed 25 cubic inches Qualifying models would flown Club competition following summer design used similar Northeast Aerodynamics Trainair 20 Completed ready-to-fly models brought John Kagan to Show Tell meeting April will have $20 purchase price kit refunded owners proposal passed Members present approved purchase materials make up 40 kits Club member Darrel Wagner volunteered fabricate kit parts except wing ribs hand cut volunteer members Kits available December 1994 meeting kits sold Show Tell April show & Tell meeting success 22 club project planes completed completed planes engines radio equipment installed capable flight club voted best plane awarded trophies top three places Project 94 Fun-Fly Project 94 Fun-Fly held Saturday June 18 hottest day anyone could remember heat may have factor keeping turnout down 12 members Fortunately CD other volunteers made sure plenty water available well shade protect members event structured team event novices paired off skilled fliers total score two-man team determined winner event club plane flew well proved itself plenty gged. lots unscheduled landings Thanks Darrel Wagners generosity Kevin McCarthy got fly though didnt have plane club member participated great time eveiy member received prize small trophy Epilogue club project 94 success Absolutely got Club members involved group cutting ribs eventual good-natured competition key getting whole project off ground presenting thorough plan including built-up plane set rules Past efforts club projects ended up failing because idea approached what think having project idea never got past discussion stage because too differing opinions will having Club Project 95 year Darrel Wagner club member owner Northeast Aerodynamics going issue new kit release club has already bought first 50 kits will build fly test out design will having Show Tell well project 95 Fun-Ry summer article provided Shown McCarthy Pres Southern NH R/C Club Model Aviation Grant preparing Pennyplane John Kagans seven-gram Bostonian New Jersey/ New YorI Europe John C Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes canine area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotosos NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes 085 089 088 085] Tern BrOwn 52 PW POC 9 Sos 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Cou 90 Riverside Drine easking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 079079] VIces Juliano 16 Shanrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119 Welt Gearp 622 Franklin esulevard Absevon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes980 082 083] Ray Juschkus 7 Svergreen Avenan New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090 091100-104106107110-116 George Base 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [zip codes 109108-109124-127] Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Lathuor NY 12110-2432 [zip nodes 120-123128129133-136 Dane Mathewson Sos 813 Carnilius NY 13031 [zip codes130-132 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Len Seater 2062 Rabbh Lane Phoenio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 TIME FLIES Seems like just yesterday submitted column April issue Have very interesting first month office re-learned being district VP can rocky road no problems wouldnt need VPs turn seem headed once again toward inevitable path confrontation time clubs part AMA family Two independent clubs within District II area seemingly intent path carnage destruction setting up flying fields well within radio-interference range long-existing AMA fields now have least two such cases District II suspect come must something before gets totally out hand AMA has past few years taken apacifist stand Lets wait see goes away must find way negotiate clubs before very serious accident happens SYMPOSIUM Have recently returned home attending Central New York Association Symposium once again fine success Attendance must have exceeded 3000 display models showed ever increasing caliber workmanship well quantity models long-standing symposium has become great melting pot members over district get together learn other Ill publish date next years event soon practical NOSTALGIA Watch competition section announcement Nostalgia RC Old Timer event held late Spring early Summer Bob Noll probably Sayre PA site know thats District III area sponsor club District II category rapidly growing popularity great funfly displaced Canadian outfit now operating out District II Easy-Built Models kitting nostalgia control line kit dMECO All-American Sr have pre-production kits will include picture brief write-up building progresses luck will have ship flying time take Garden State Circle Burners old time stunt event October e year Hey Getting old aint bad after EXECUTIVE COUNCILJANUARY 1995 rather unusual meeting sat side instead head table AMA President Todays Executive Council does operate bit differently 8 years ago situations also bit complex people representing membership ALL very dedicated various functions support membership sometimes hard discern sat through seemingly endless hours very lengthy committee reports aimed growth prosperity Academy property acquisition development committee PADCOM held greatest interest monies will concentrated visibility membership world will occur ALSO. PADCOM will likely getting involved very soon attempt gain control Galeville NY site exclusive use modelers No guarantee will successful venture going give best shot Executive Council expending fair amount dollars considerable energy develop better safety standards equipment Results will forthcoming now its just too early give out partial information results research look very positive Strategic planning occupies large amount meeting time perhaps necessary However concepts put forth bear honest sincere shot fruition put up time effort make happen will need input membership possibly direct involvement make come true Fund-raising subject must admit bothers some recognize need additional dollars make dreams come true have difficulty understanding same people become target campaigns must raise monies dues will support What need find people support hobby have disposable assets assist needs Certainly have members can donate significant sums money should contact explain needs once know average Joe Sundayflier does enough paying AMA dues club dues maybe site-rental fee pictures have month VP whole bunch younger slim healthy body Paragon sailplane controlled Orbit radio system 1994 picture Hank Likes New Jersey what appears tired old eyes Bird Dog liaison plane WW II OK Hank am right what it9 Back picture its interesting gravity has caused sailplane land also chest slip bit lower 62 year old frame want add bit publicity column special event send along data least 3 months before want appear ts about leadtime need sure get word out timely manner Please use competition calendar contests reserve district column space really special events TIME OUT Running too long July issue Two AVPs will take over next month Until runway clear 995 155 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Hill Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 AMA Safety Code As start new year flying field hopes read understand AMA Safety Code Realizing code established safety should reason enough make utmost importance time place everything Article 11 Code deals use alcohol flying Please abide intent cold until flying completed Modeling relaxing enjoyable sport entire fly. lets keep way Modelers Reunion modeler Clarksburg West Virginia area during 40s SOs Did belong VFW Model Aviation Club Joe Williams Don Ogren laying groundwork such festivities. write Don 20 Hunt Hollow Rochester New York 14624 interested NCFFA Last month mentioned Academys Executive Council formally recognized National Competition Fun Ry Association Special Interest Group club hosting fun-fly year incorporate some great ideas group set guidelines yes guidelines dictates can obtained Dan Luchaco 605 Stevenson St Sayre Pennsylvania 18840 Last fall several District III fun-fliers entered NCFFA National Championships Indianapolis Indiana picture below includes Rod Maier Jim Florio Jeff Black Steve Luchaco Dan Luchaco Don Belfort Looks like brought home some hardware Steel City Soarers Pittsburgh area Steel City Soarers actively promote model aviation annual demonstration Vemers School Verona Pennsylvania program includes video History Flight static display various models sixth-grade class participating flying own Delta Darts Check out enthusiasm pictures below KRC Electric Fly Its hard believe past 15 years Keystone RC Club has producing KRC Electric Fly celebrate producing video will provide good overall view Electric Fly Electric flight general may obtain copy video nominal fee interested contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield Pennsylvania 19440 Model Aviation Shepard Mansfield Area RIC Society Sam Scuro demonstrates parlor plane Mark Powleson chats participant IRCHA Jamboree mass launch 43 Delta Darts Tim Stanish VP Mon Valley RIC Club District Ill fun-fliersStudents teachers intently watch Walt Keans adjust Delta Dart 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 19809-1 719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 WINTER leave District few days what happens weather gets screwed up have beautiful winter seasonreasonable temperatures no snow go out west Muncie Executive Council meeting call home what hear Snow get back nasty weather continues snow cold good think Punxsutawney Phil says will early Spring Time make sure everything charged upjust case major event District during January Swap Shop down Graham North Carolina turnout quite good very decent weather no excuse traveling indication season come always question would like have answered Things sold quickly session ended quite early afternoon Some events continue grow Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society no exception come over next couple months Burlington-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society has also announced will host Big Bird Fly-in Charity held Burlington Airport 22 April 1995 coordinator Dick Bernier can reached 910 5623700 PAST HISTORY Looking over old records magazines such tells much about came field aeromodeling Twenty years ago news section carried another magazine called American Aircraft Modeler published Potomac Publications About time company went belly up couple months Model Aviation news mailing called earlier times back small number sheets mailed alone came something rescue Executive Council voted organize commercial-type publication consisting about eighty pages replacement AAM done Model Aviation magazine born start what have today took place mailing date May 1975 magazine has grown considerably over past years contents have changed considerably well Perhaps overall trend see today Whatever views still have very strong ongoing history work sport SCALE Are Scale building flying area expertise should know lot Scale material around District good camera some spare time bit travel can bring sorts good documentation ideas future project several full-scale fly-in events around active participation local AMA clubs Perhaps need means advertising some order make information readily available Scale fans number local modelers also involved full-scale aircraft least aware some aircraft Some aircraft tucked away hangars little out-of-the-way airports hardly noticed average person passing aircraft flown airshows such Flying Circus Bealeton Virginia quite well known about other aircraft Some have evidently photographed before paint schemes have appeared models aircraft photo sessions usually just asking couple aircraft seen recently point out WACO Weaver Aircraft COmpany VKS-7 owned Dennis Harbin Charlottesville Virginia aircraft hangared Gordonsville Airport Mr Harbin told father built giant model aircraft February issue RC Modeler has photo taken TOP GUN 94 built Charlie Nelson Photo number original beautiful condition real classic also seldom seen photographed Winchester EAA Fly JnAnother aircraft seen Fly another raritythis time four-place Taylorcraft Probably no four exist today owned Dick Hauser hangared Warrenton Northern Virginia member Virginia Air Show Squadron AMA Show Team Dick longtime member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club recently returned area after considerable stay New England Photo number two Dick prize bird Incidentally big airplane confused ordinary T-Craft likely familiar oneof several aircraft owned area AMA members hangared other local airports Ask around can surely find documentation next pet project GONE FLYING Fredericksburg Virginia Aeromasters MAC lost two their dedicated members past week Dave Hancock Secretary Emeritus club passed away 3 February Charles Rector prolific longtime Editor Talespins club newsletter passed away Saturday will sorely missed ever association two outstanding aeromodelers next month 995 157 Last Chance Hall Fame Nominations J deadline AMA Hall Fame nominations March 31 know someone has positive impact some facet aeromodeling call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters nomination form Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James U Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Brarnood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 90 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tare Moerls 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36208 Unda OHearn 3418 Maze [0 Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blod Panama City Beach FL32408 Gecige Peenyman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Ward Van Duzer 5380 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalini ilC 866 Boo 10397 Pajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Prequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 Stockland Rd Interlachen FL 32t48 Phone 804 884-2517 have just finished another AMA Council meefing am going attempt overall resume subjects decisions involved because better handled after notes etc finalized will printed later issue magazine after fine President Executive Director entire Council have reviewed meeting certain thing correct However elected representative members District V have right know voted issue can report now way have 3 new District Vice Presidents Council 3 bringing lot class Board Directors Districts fortunate have such persons looking after interests think District Vice Presidents doing unusually fine job representing members todays Board OK meeting Muncie last week chaired experienced capable President Don Lowe voted 1 A motion made table another motion campaign statements voted YES because initial motion yet fully formed Passed 2 A motion made accept National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC AMA Special Interest Group voted YES because NEAC appears well constructed wellthought out felt honored NEAC would want associated AMA Special Interest Group Passed 3 A motion made identify annual Nats Championships 5A AAAAA change Standing Rules adopt AAAAA identification Nats voted YES Passed 4 A motion made authorize monies amounts recommended PADCOM Committee immediately begin developing ourMuncie land cite host Nats beginning 1996 votedYES because very important give Executive Director power oversee necessary improvements Muncie site hold annual Nationals primary reasons bought land first place Passed 5 A motion made put 5 year cap loans might make voted YES Passed 6 A motion made direct AMA staff prepare June 10/11 National Flying Site OPEN HOUSE AMA Headquarters Staff will organize operaate event Its purpose toeducate general public modeling fraternity Open House theme voted YES Passed 7 A motion made matter Giant Scale Racing require participant anyone entering pit area signa wavier voted YES Passed 8 A motion made conduct feasibility study annual membership renewals study will include renewal effects AMA Chartered Clubs voted YES Passed Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society wants see picture above David Campbell holding Soaring plane winch line attached official flight Winch line retriever Mark Thomas sitting nearby ready line another competitor Bob has asked mention District V Soaring fans 4th annual Mid-South Soaring Champs will Huntsville year June 15 thru 18th outstanding event draws 100 contestants annually 20 states have friend Englewood Florida wants see 36 span Double Trouble powered OS 40 Herb Brokhof Herb included nice note asked print Dont worry Herb secret safe above meet Jack Gray Defumac Spring Florida 5 lb 84 Flying Quaker RC controlled Jack ays flys perfect also have snap Jack Goldberg 300 can run future issue have just appointed Joseph Micalizzi AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Joseph very good corresponding sending pictures modeling activities PR above picture Joseph wife Della holding perpetual trophy donated Mr Bill Bennett Los Vegas awarded annually chartered club Joseph reports last year Caguas Club won year Criollio Cloud Busters won magazine officials have room print picture want see Mike Berry Crestview Florida launching Profile-Hot MVVS engine recent Fly-In Model Aviation 4 Illinois / Indiana/ Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80658-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Faa 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACGIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckinghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 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 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 862-6565 Eve 816584-2481 Fax 417868-6485 Things really happening District VI Fort Wayne IN AVP Ron Ballard sent photo below Flying Circuits Inc annual Swap/Static show Sorry didnt get names four fine fellows looks like great place show about some Indoor RC Rubber Electric CO-2 about Delta Dart contest local middleschool boys girls Chicago IL 22nd Yes twenty-two years FFFF Frozen Finger Flying Festival held January 8th Thirteen entries braved elements raise money FAI Combat team Survivors L-R B Steffans 1st Sportsman M Palermo 4th Expert B Oge 3rd Expert C Gay 2nd Expert top frozen heap M Urban 1st Expert second picture 5 Bridgers Michigan City IN returning contest circuit received accolades greatest distance traveled best crashes clash continues next year January 7 1996 Pictures Bud Bodzioch Boliagbrook IL Woodland Aero Modelers have come up fun event spirit Madera AT-6 Unlimited pylon races have created scaled-down version using House Balsas AT-6 powered 20 ball bearing 25 bushing engine After first racing event club interest has grown fun being looks like fun-type event cost minimal Pictured right left top bottom C Thies C Stewart J Fayne T Olson G Wadsworth club president C Zbylut Model Building 101 not-for profit organization dedicated through model building assisting teachers instructing middle-school students building flying understanding principles basic aeronautics Heres way club build future hobby Come clubs Everybody talks about youth programs chance something right own area information send SASE Model Building 101 1891 Branchview Drive Marietta GA 30062 Orland Park IL Heres idea Crash Chronicle Newsletter Palos R/C Flying Club time club member submits article building tip cartoon whether gets published name goes hat end year radio raffled off newsletter editor must deluged stuff Kansas City MO Another hardy bunch all-weather fliers Kansas City Radio Control Club first picture shows quite few brave souls out Sunday flying session second picture shows winter retrieval Cant tell has skis plane pilot Indianapolis IN Special kudos Indianapolis R/C modelers $100 donation National Flying Site development check presented Jay Mealy AMA annual banquet/awards dinner oldest chartered club Indianapolis area Thanks gift much appreciated Hey out send stuff lets have names people pictures District VI Facts Figures 7698 AMA members district two populous areas district ZIP code 600xx 574 AMA members 6Olxx 506 members Wonder what happens show up flying field same time 995 159 I-0 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-1800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 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 Bill Millar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail NorthLindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 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 Its getting being winter again usual snow storm arrived very first swop shop year way meet passed numerous trucks fast cars slid off onto grass spun around everywhere doubted doing right thing getting modelling swop shop weather Well wrong turnout table-takers look arounds remarkable brisk business modellers staying well past mid-day tech talk Jets reasonable attendance no interested hearing latest frequencies having questions other topics answered Seems modelers content track record want get modelling Last weekend first Executive Council Meeting 1995 three new VPs attending John Grigg renewing contacts EC must have seen difference level discussions since President Charlie Bauer noting everything able jump right add several discussions George Aldrich met arrived museum driving around property say George impressed museum whole complex would understatement followed other First Timers realised photos words describing Muncie National flying Site could barely touch real sight feel get quite warm feeling something like happens developing world-class flying site another FAI event will held year showcase Muncie planned attend Sturgis Swop Meet Sunday after EC Meeting AMA business carried over onto Sunday morning call cancel passing apologies club wanted attend could present new District VII AMA flag/banner several clubs knew would As turns out can later events actually presented first Bits Pieces Club Adrian annual AMRCC meeting yesterday Association Midwestern RIC Clubs has annual meeting chaired Wayne Yeager use morning session mini district meeting year representatives 25 clubs travelled through another traditional freezing snow storm Heck very first meeting went Lansing Dave Keats similar dig path building nearly twenty-eight years later doing again association meetings held around district keeps members close contact academy time year clubs fill out memberships new members. have room have harped problem before furthering modelling activities want share enthusiasm find building flying models However too clubs setting maximum number members clubs means interested modellers have scramble find club join have flying site like Again have members belong several clubs block extra memberships out activities club different personal finding reason limiting memberships keep down number field seems crazy go field meet modelers have enjoyable time field crowded another day can chosen tncrease senior fliers usually fly during daytime leaving evenings weekends working members Come guys realise own interests stifled closed memberships just make certain ALL members have obligation club accepted member Set up committees everyone does SOMETHING club workload will shared running club have sent out renewal lists district officers still have few returned want pass thanks AVP Leroy Satterlee will replaced Dave Gish Iowa Leroy has able help make several decisions know interest helping produce new designs Sig takes up lot spare time Look Dave Gish contact club Iowa section Dave has already several ideas increasing activities 4160 Model Aviation Huron Tree Toppers working McCormic Academys class Glen Kolar sent photos Fred Stafford sent photo Benzie Area RCers First Annual Fun-Fly Clubs participating CAMS KAMPS TRAMPS Des Moines Modelaires club Penguins fliers get out month year started 10 years ago Alfie Grier kneeling member photo Pictures Frank Perkins Penguins Fun-Fly Ski hand-launched models Ribcrackers club project DC-3 Three years work about 35 club members contributed time materials Ribcrackers DC-3 Midwest field ready maiden flight works well now has over dozen flights Club needs trailer haul around Jim Young sent photos I] [s IIIE 1 ii Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0kla5oma Tenan George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers Stir ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson 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 Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 report month about first BC meeting attended representative District VIII meeting Muncie md also able see headquarters/museum meet people work first time three us arrived two days early attend orientation sessions new electees given complete details department parties responsible operation come out something like startling revelation AMA no longer small change have grown point takes strong minds actions handle responsibility Responsibility point discuss subject officer columns brought up council once Should discontinued What should say Are read Are important Should like club newsletter tell what happened BC will affect districts has always reality 10% 90% work associations Perhaps because intensely involved particular activity dont keep up what going Only something happens has direct relation events dont agree make presence known question District VIII care about what happens running AMA want column relate happenings district Now let tell little about people work us Headquarters Muncie have seen type employee has job order got paycheck people what told rarely have original idea unless would make less work never met single person Muncie facility came close fitting preceding description fact the strongest feeling came home people Should have occasion call Headquarters offices think would someone family Certainly speak with same respect intelligent people go out way give something extra job best can Above ask correct department calling about contest ask Competitions Department etc etc. amazed find up speed considering have three people came move Reston museum alone worth trip Muncie fact museum over hour before anyone knew modeler museum like huge whirlpool just sucks marvelous world modeling history As grandson says Its awesome Muncie property As put hard dollars up support building Reston facility huge sense pride driving out over great expanse land though snow covered view makes intensely aware what have accomplished immediately made think statement sometime back last reason belonging AMA get insurance pooling money dues have built organization unity base operation gives us security avocation must have civilized community As Council actions Im pleased report authorized further development Muncie site make unified Nationals possible 1996 feeling general project has priority over other Updating computer systems also high priority work progress meantime have patience Headquarters operation doing very best give good service outdated system Again ask opinions anything pertinent Im office dictate act district matters An AMA line installed office fax machine line fax will answer sixth ring during day Im away will answer after 6 pm am out speaking somewhere photos month Cub Scout den Brady TX Longtime modeler Bert Striegler introduced AMA Delta Darts group rather astounding results Berts guidance Cubs built Darts contest local airport hangar winners received airplane ride Now great response itself boys carried further big event Brady Fourth July parade Cub Scouts enthused parade float giant Delta Dart shown float came abreast judges stand boys launched Delta Darts out over crowd Fantastic 995 161 Fax Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Pernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck SmIth 1091 Cheshire Street Casper Wy 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota Five teams US Canada competed CanAm Challenge Cup Trophy Sept 24 & 25 1994 Q-500 race co-hosted Botno Balsa Busters Minot Aircraft Modelers location race Bottineau Saturday Minot Sunday arrangement worked out well two fields about hour apart club supply course workers dayThe teams consisted two- three-man teams three teams representing Regina Saskatchewan Grand Forks ND Bottineau ND low score team thrown out top two totaled determine would win trophy next year weather cooperated giving us two perfect days racing six rounds flown day several mishaps Only Q-500 Canadian 500 aircraft allowed engines Rossi Webra After dust settled results follows Regina Team 3 Regina Team 2 Bottineau Regina Team 1 Grand Forks 77 Points 68 Points 68 Points 60 Points 17 Points Individual Standings 1 Sam Ferns Regina Sask 42 Points 2 Steve Landry Regina Sask 38 Points 3 Chett Houmann Westhope ND 36 Points Fast Time Loren Moen Bottineau ND 11952 race annual event started 1989 Minot ND James Carter race must take place within 250-mile radius Minot However teams other areas may compete can find club host next event should win trophy ND News August 21 1994 Dakota Skymasters ther third annual fun-fly Scott Genoch first Timed Flight Al Olson won Carrier Landing Bill Kapaun won Glow Plug Race great attendance along beautiful day flying fun-fly new location Casselton ND Municipal airport field wet due lots rain week News South Dakota Brookings Aeromates Dedicate New Facility South Dakota State University located Brookings SD announced plans expanding its athletic facilities area north stadium Brookings Aeromates flying field fell jeopardy Fortunately city acquired square mile land three miles north city new landfill Since six-acre segment property never used land-fill purpose due environmental considerations city agreed lease area club As photos indicate plot located over mile sanitary landfill operation superbly suited flying site level has no trees neighbors nearby easily accessible Two grass runways well-defined flight line large protected picnic area along comfort station provide facility worthy envy new flying site dedicated Sunday 11 September fun-fly Al Foell attended other clubs eastern South Dakota representatives western Minnesota welcome mat always out AMA members might visiting great part USA Norm Iden Secretary-Treasurer Brookings Aeromates 162 Model Aviation Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazelwood Scottadale AZ 85251-1866 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vinalia CA 93277 Kal P Jensen 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 Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive LaaVegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tncaon AZ 85748-7123 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chum Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District Meetings During January District X conducted back-to-back district meetings conjunction Long Beach Hobby Expo January 6-8 Long Beach California IMS Show Pasadena January 1315 District X members attending meetings provided update information AMA activities national local level given opportunity exchange thoughts ideas AMA President Don Lowe Executive Director Jerry Rouillard Technical Director Bob Underwood Special Services Manager Carl Maroney Special Programs Manager Jay Mealy last least threw two cents District VP addition district meetings Awards Luncheon conducted providing opportunity recognize some individuals organizations District have made extraordinary effort supporting goals activities Academy furtherance model aviation Ive included photos award recipients months column thanks congratulations extended have given time expertise making aeromodeling best sport/hobby world hope make awards ceremony annual District X event foresee recipients attendees affair grows future 1995 Nats October 1994 Executive Council decided conduct 1995 AMA National Model Airplane Championships AMA Nats three separate locations decision conduct Nats separate locations has lead fair amount discussion some concern 1 Academy shifting its dedication away conducting annual comprehensive national modeling competition 2 95 event structure aimed killing participation Nats ensuing elimination event Neither assumptions correct reality contrast intent ECs decision However need update revamp Nats reflect current modeling interests has topic discussion some time believe fair say generally speaking Nats no longer reflect profile modeling cotnmunity Though Nats events very popular display high level interest others have minimal competitor participation other hand traditional events though participation may have waned over years activity represents cultural aspects aeromodeling terms craftsmanship aerodynamics technical expertise development address contemporary needs interests youth todays modeler maintaining cultural ties traditions modeling heritage believe can maintain traditional modeling venues appealing contemporary interests could accomplished adding another national comprehensive event profiles contemporary events ie giant scale ducted fan championship aerobatics helicopters warbird racing. well popular traditional events conducting national events biannually traditional Nats could conducted other year National Flying Site new event could called AMA National Modeling Expo AMA Expo could conducted during opposite year hosted local districts modeling communities throughout country accommodate varying size capacity host facilities structure new event could remaln flexible vying proposals could present wide variety Expo themes ideas As come line Regional Sites could used host Expo providing income site operations local flying site assistance programs As enticement Council consider suggestion plan propose District X host pilot AMA National Modeling Expo 1997 proposal will presented agenda item Spring Executive Council meeting scheduled April 21 1995 Western Regional Flying Site Visalia California strongly believe viable solution revamping traditional Nats meeting contemporary needs interests membership maintaining continuity modeling heritage Any thoughts ideas suggestions may have issue would extremely helpful very much encouraged Till next time . keepem safe keepem flyn 4May1995 163 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Prealdenta President Don Lowe presents AMAs Leader Club Award Club President Wes Dailey Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Districts newest Gold Leader Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCI Tony Tortalano Club President L Bob Sumoski C Club VP Randy Coupland R display AMAs Award Excellence club banner awarded Antelope Valley Tailwinds Districts first Leader Club continued excellence aeromodeling community involvement youth programs Howard Baldwin AVP Sacramento receives AMAs Distinguished Service Award President Don Lowe Betty Streams years dedication devotion AMA recognized District X meeting presentation lifetime Fellow Award AMAs highest meritorious award Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Assc...e Vice P s~flts Rick Allison 15818 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA ggoa Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamalh Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 ChickYoung 7411 l54Ave E#14 SumnerWA98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 March issue reference Nats problems wrote Just having local leaders tell orge Vargo told other modelers Tn-Cities area assumed talking about am well aware very appreciative fact George crew worked very hard get Nats did fine job putting together Nats bid reference wasnt George Paul Rice Dennis Cone other modeler worked hard get Nats should have written. having local civic leaders wasnt first time local civic leaders understandable enthusiasm get Nats community have made statements would could supported later issue raised might consider Nats future case sure someone says can something will something get writing apologies George Dennis Paul other modelers no intent demean work greatly appreciated Alan Russell Lewis Clark R/C Modelers sent some pictures 60 member clubs Snake River Float Fly last Aug 28 year float fly becomes Polar Classic will held March 26 because possible river draw down summer left Lynn Hendry Lewiston ID 3rd place Lynn makes trophies LCRC clubs events Graham Hicks pilot 164 Model Aviation ing 1st place trophy 14 yr old Doug Whitten builder both La Grande OR Vince OBrian Weippe ID 2nd place Some pilots planes public dock front Quality Inn question District Patch has put forward before little feedback Kathy Duncan Salem correspondent sent design suggestion received far Most other districts have patch maybe need Since five states have very large mountains suggested use snow capped mountain represent us other hand suppose look upon tundra Alaska desert sorts state has semi-arid area too lot livestock grown areas well crops Considering another resource maybe flying fish Thoughts late June Salem R/C Pilots Assn host Melons Follie CD else Pete Melon Team activities planned event various pilots doing demo flights times Theres lots food goodies wonderful cookies eat Kathy Duncan supplied photos CD Pete Melins Weeks Special Zenoah 62 powered Clyde Burks table left taking care details does well often Winners left Mark Wieglenda right Ralph Duncan couple dedicated flyers note both wear Season patch Whitey Nelson Grants Pass sent some photos taken Lorain Miller Rogue Valley Flyers 4th Annual Float Fly Lake Selmac Some members Schneider Cup Assn demonstrated flying skills over 16 acre liquid landing field nice shot personal favorites first Sopwith Schneider An unusual craft CAMS 38 built 23 race Very nice picture another kind racer sent Emil Neely Ikon NWst brand new 1/4 scale Mister Mulligan 95 span Mr Mulligan fits IMAA rules looks like would fine scale project Nats also could used start another class Big Bird Scale Racing