Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
Inside View Headquarters MORE OF THE STUDY major factor detection sounds generated aircraft USAF study certainly true model aircraft relationship between aural detection criteria background sound levels basic statement put perspective absence ambient noise aircraft signal may heard its level above threshold audibility listener frequency range Studies have made relative pure tones octave bands constant spectral level will see references both various publications Without going analysis study found two curVes almost identical diffrrences less errors resulting source path estimates main point agencies involved study used pure tone threshold evaluation detectability aircraft noise provided item information identify terms used study condensation will attempt avoid mathematics involved relate physical results much possible observer situation neighbors never noise free environment ability detect sound affected level frequency distribution background noise Several methods used determine effect background noise study aural detectability through subjective testing application theory signal detectability Psycoacoustic judgment tasks conducted using different background noises jungle day jungle night suburbankeep mind basically military application study various received signals including tones bands noise combinations measured aircraft flyover noise pointed out correct detection does imply recognition Recognition may require higher levels detection Charts developed providing information showing levels given sound levels detectable under specific background conditions results seen charts detection level affected background noise levels also frequency sound ambient background noise varies place place time time High background noise levels results high noise detection level greatly lowers altitude aircraft can detected attempt lower detection capability requires under specific conditions noise source aircraft must made operate lower sound levels operate higher altitudes Let us look terms radio controlled aircraft Generally speaking looking frequency ranges exhaust blade passage frequencies operate rather narrow range look entire spectrum consider harmonics apt encounter further problems general sounds generated higher frequencies easily detected low frequency sounds can detected lower background noise levels operate within rather narrow range altitudes right down near zero altitude up 500-700 feet power models need consider another definition opposed factor pure altitude distance need consider slant range model since normally should fly directly over neighbors Reducing exhaust frequency thus blade passage frequency will reduce sound levels source model Improving muffler will further reduce sound levels exhaust frequency selection efficient propellers will work reduce harmonics well Most us depend rather low cost sound meter have access anything will indicate harmonics need accept fact work effective efficient systems conditions under operate varied military requirements find general range frequencies model will detectable very short distances rural settings ambient levels down around 35 dBA lower generating frequencies above 1000 Hz figures down low 20 dB source sound levels 25 dBA measured site under study says Continued page 133 October 1995 131 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Howard Crispin Jr As write piece am sitting RV campground Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia listening rain dampen 4th July celebration course no inclement weather could dampen enthusiasm being privileged live greatest country earth Right So today celebrate privilege other Americans Clara journeying Danville Virginia attended IMAA National Rally Giants AMAs Headquarters Muncie Indiana Rally very pleasant experience mingle hundreds happy modelers doing thing dont know International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA has membership over 10000 exists promote nationwide interest large model aircraft IMAA has chosen join AMA foster enjoyment fascinating aspect hobby IMAA Fly-Ins held across nation popular events listed Event Section Model Aviation competitive bring modelers together enjoy just being together display fly beautiful creations Such events nature fill need modelers care tough competition enjoy getting together like interest years Rally Danville drew over 400 entries far wide event well organized run help City Danville City provided facility much equipment services required make show success obvious many people worked real hard bring off Hats off John Estlow CD made possible facility Danville Fly-In inactive runway taxi strip Danville Airport understand city will make same facility available future events apparent local modelers public officials develop good working relationship great things can happen modelers community Happenings Muncie will very busy season facility Muncie have 22 events scheduled boggles mind Free Flighters have found home have seven events scheduled now considered best Free Flight sites eastern part US now middle adding what might called Phase Two Flying Center development addition will provide minimal facilities host Nats 1996 Under construction runway complex parking facility handle Pattern Pylon Scale other general RC events also adding hard surface handle Control Line events used conjunction original general purpose site Further improvements Free Flight area will come McLaughlan Estate gift designated purpose hope have new runway complex place up-coming Pylon World Championships held August August will also feature Large-Scale Racing Hot Air Balloon event being staged City Muncie Happily beginning see dream come true Muncie operating costs down comparison Reston Virginia operation have facility intensively used attracting national international attention Dont forget hour ESPN coverage last year targeting new facility museum T-6 Race greatest desire has provide focus model aviation will draw public awareness resulting benefits modelers across country Future seems no limit far can go model aviation challenge creation accomplishment always vision Personally find technical challenge very exciting role Academy involved process encouraging research development way fun safe available cant things people since limited people resources want use what resources have bring largest benefit flyers Right now safety big issue since technology available us exceeding ability skill control must learn create correct balance fun safety Until next monthFLY SAFELY! Model Aviation eeting 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 1 elephone via fax w ng Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted XMA bulletin board Aerc modelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests us 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U ~4 lb LLUA u ri 1] ve Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 started out simply write Gone Nats column month reminded old laptop computer would work just well Richiand Washington works Hamilton Ohio Weather has typical Nats wind rain new twist yesterday everyone scrambling get inside result warning approaching hailstorm hailstones said range golf ball size grapefruit size Fortunately never hit suspect size may have gotten slightly enhanced warning spread Perhaps luck changing somewhat today first day competition years Nats weather perfect can ever remember being Nats years Nats different events spread over four diverse sites Indiana Illinois Washington Hmmmn cant seem remember Indoor held Idaho Doing Nats way sure takes its toll support people equipment Quite honestly think AMA has spread itself little too thin arrangement doubt will try way again Supporting three different Nats sites running simultaneously thousands miles apart proving gargantuan task Simple things like having enough working communications radios well water coolers clipboards pencils tents etc etc become critical reality items required multiples three due running events three locations As example equipment process RIC transmitters Normally set equipment would handle events because being flown site least same metropolitan area cant say much about nats going back east Tn-Cities its alive well thanks largely small group dedicated people have worked butts off see works biggest complaints Ive heard far nowhere practice CL Stunt resolved catering truck didnt show up today CL Racing ?? Oh ya ran out hats T shirts happy place order shipped later good people modelersWhen got didnt have place fly RIC Scale GIL Stunt Fortunately Damion managed schmooze airport authority letting us onto site minimum time necessary run eventswhew Someone dropped ball Damion able secure site would have us involved AMA running safety Its nearly midnight writing column has interrupted four times far attend meetings make up scoreboards answer questions heck found myself trying find out what happened catering truck change frequencies contestant make up scoreboard event Sally running will start 800 morning will have set up entire site impound transmitters probably hold quick pilots meeting before 8 am think Ill sign off Having ball working butt off Sally says can afford lose some wish dlCrispin Continued page 131 must very quiet must rather great slant range distance neighbor far An aircraft measuring 90 dBA nine feet would meet figure kept 15000 foot slant range spot Fortunately areas operate unless wide open no wind animals vehicles other noise generators will higher levels Let us assume ambient about 45 exact match aircraft easuring 90 9 would slant range 1600 feet allow problem value 5 dBA above background minimum distance becomes about 1000 feet can see importance knowing background level neighborhood scan area using sound meter determine range background sound during hours operation Knowing data may use saving site just arranging hours operation Alternatives such flying Interstate highway constant truck traffic back will help boiler factory vicinity will also job Unfortunately usually located Next time around will look Path affects operations users air space sport PROFILE month profile subject Charlie Minton Charlie owner engineer manufacturer equipment large engine fraternity company Air Hobbies 1621 Liberty Ridge Road Concord NC 27025 Charlie first gained notice engine mount-muffler assembly unit machined aluminum stock comes complete vibration isolators unit made several sizes fit number different engines Debate always comes up effectiveness units talk about sound level reduction makes difficult say whether unit will serve purpose Much depends upon operate engine/propeller combination Care must taken coordinate looking results Consider sound generated 24 inch diameter propeller turning 8000 rpm flow over tip will excess 75 Mach true Air Hobbies system other units well made effective Vibration isolation important factor Charlie has paid attention recently changed isolation units due consideration consistency quality previous components Air Hobbies also provides line engines electronic ignition engine rebuilding including crankshaft straightening other parts service Check Charlie out next big project ber1995 133 Charlie Minton Air Hobbies Are Patron o Ehling Museum Call AMdetails AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 National Flying Site really starting look feel like National Flying Site Maybe its increased activity Perhaps its greater number members stop visit museum sometimes second third time Maybe its construction new control line circles Stage Center multipurpose runway complex center property Whatever reason thousand-plus acres Indiana farmland beginning take its own unique identity Its identity tied directly model aviation supported enthusiasm modelers enjoying themselves flying site truly own will become internationally known official home model aviation sense identity certainly enhanced National Championship events hosting on-site year preparation holding entire Nats Muncie next year Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Nats scheduled summer midpoint competition everything has gone well enough assure us next years full venue events should equally successful side benefit having Nats events Muncie has opportunity get acquainted leaders special interest groups running respective events year Within past few weeks have chance meet Larry Sribnick newly formed National Electric Aircraft Council NEAC Bob Beecroft new president National Free Flight Society NFFS Shaun Ettinger president International RC Helicopter Association IRCHA increased reliance SIGs operational control events has particularly valuable get know gentlemen find ways can better job members new construction on-site has also made summer particularly interesting week get change scenery broader education regarding perils construction have moved tons dirt around have found out about relative instability different kinds Indiana soil have problems serious could solve have some very real challenges regard keeping schedule getting new facilities developed whole purpose summers construction creation facilities sufficient handle entire Nats next year After lot soul-searching particularly productive meeting Special Interest Groups looks going able meet goal new control line circles provide capability host CL Speed events multipurpose Stage Center complex adds facility years World Pylon Championships both Pylon Pattern events next year Plans currently drawing board will add additional site Pattern Free Flight south end property early next summer Naturally competition construction has some inconvenience need accommodation Designing building multipurpose facility necessarily requires some tradeoffs compromisesa process doesnt always come easy doesnt always seem logical until its finished least brought point need obviousFortunately have able hire expert modeler construction supervisor help coordinate years site development smooth some rough spots master planning Early season Gary Hover signed AMAs construction supervisor Adding Gary staff has tremendous benefit development National Site yet planning name buildings after him Gary has won raft attaboys hard work long hours AMAs behalf thus far everything Muncie summer has modeling competition construction however early June annual Homecoming brought modelers newcomers out weekend fun flying case some flying fullscale some modeling full-scale cooperative effort AMA EAA Young Eagles program addition introductory RC control line flights youngsters Young Eagles flights took 66 youngsters up first airplane ride youngsters got first-hand introduction airplanes big small best kind experience have offer entree world aviation though some current changes subtle new runways roads parking lots National Flying Site developing its own unique identity also effecting important changes identity AMA AMA now owns operates premier model aviation flying facility no longer same membership organization decade ago organization redefining its role sport aeromodeling organization taking active aggressive role shaping future aeromodeling youre interested seeing thats progressing come visit us Muncie will enjoy introducing National Flying Site think will like what see Model Aviation y Roulilard View early July 1995 shows Stage Center development just prior paving runways pit/parking areas New CL Speed area main site access road visible top center 1828 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson 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 West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 LOU ANDREWS Last months column item Lou information received passed away May 11 1995 should have May 10 1995 495th SQUADRON SCALE SHOW show organized presented under direction Art Alfono five years always event look forward after long New England winter year Art decided pass along responsibility someone else person turned out Bill Salter did very good job show held March 7 1995 Lutheran Church Chelmsford twenty models display exhibitor received certificate appreciation bottle CA adhesive Ralph Dionne snack bar set up nice selection food Thanks go helped make show success able get photos aircraft apologies ones left out however listed below people did have aircraft display Richard CarlsonDouglas Dauntless SBD4 William SalterNieuport 17 Vein NaulkRoland C2 Vincent NausedaSNJ Art AlfanoLaser 200 Ed Silva de Havilland DHC-2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 Bruce KillamFly Baby Joe GallantStinson Reliant Dick BartlettWACO YMF5 George McKayB-17E Rupert KosmalaMarquardt Charger Bill CurlissWACO YMF5 Charles NelsonWACO VKS7 Tom KosewskiFokker DVIII Lindsey SmithJapanese Zero Ron GagnerSNJ Hank IltzschAvro 504 Robert RulleF-4 Phantom Ed VrablikEAA Bipe October 1995 135 Hank lltzsch BIG Avro 504 Bill Salter presenting AWARD OF APPRECIATION plaque Art Alfano presenting Scale show five years Robert Rulles Phantom F-4 Dick Carison Douglas Dauntless Ron Gagners SNJ Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Vein Nauks Roland C-2 very ambitious project Ed Silvas de Havilland DHC-2 Dick Bartletts WACO VMF5 m m ki 11 LSEEE 1 New Jersey New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street i-kghtstown NJ 0e520-45131 Tow Brown 52 FW POC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 09123 Wee De Cou 99 Riverside Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 VinceJuiiano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boslevard Aboecon NJ 99291-2717 Ray Juechkus 7 Coergrees Aoeoae Nem Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 George Baso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12939 Adam SeOler dl Perry Aoenoe LaiSam NY 12110-2433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillos NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythresa 2 Hemlock Coort Sasgerlies NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 OgdeoSorg NY 13669-0061 Bili Muter PO Boo 335 Princeioo Jonctioc NJ 09550 Freqesecy Coordinator Lon Seater 2962 RaSSO Lava Pyoeclo NY 13135-9S07 month Veep gets write column hisseif sic heading top column just beneath likeness lists new AVP appointees along have dedicated much time past months years Welcome aboard gentlemen Also another change has snuck environment have Todd Sheehan replacing Tom Johnson RC Aerobatics contest board thanks go out Tom leaves post look forward possibly adding him back roster sometime future suitable opening should arise Also club wishing borrow AMA table top display booth contact Dave Mathewson address AVP list above Back first columns VP mentioned new kit acquireda control line old timer re kitting deBolt American Sr time kit produced EasyBuilt Models Well its finished pictures #1 #2 month colors red white blue plenty stars blue just expected American aircraft YES maiden flight done yours truly course 4th July engine Fox 35 donated prepared good friend Larry Lundy using George Aldrich piston sleeve Larry also provided wheels prop lines courage fly control line again Sure nice have friends Now someone Circle Burners will send copy Stunt pattern can practice can attend old timer event October 8 learn make durn fool myself over again. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OK fibbed about writing myself Nonetheless . following comes Carlton Smith member Ithaca Radio Control Society offers us look past writes 1914 Ithaca Industrial Commission encouraged William T Thomas brother Oliver move airplane company Bath NY Ithaca used Cornell Incubator Co plant building biplane called Scout Soon realized space needed contacted Morse family January 1917 Frank Morse Thomas Morse Aircraft Company created After declaration World War 200 men producing planes chains recently Tomkins County Ithaca situated planning new airport Bob Nichols air terminal committee felt 1/5-scale model Thomas Morse Scout seen Ithaca R/C Society annual mall show should new terminal display Nichols contacted Otis Drew Jr about buying /5 scale plane terminal after talking over both decided t/2scale replica would much nicer size area project fired two things First foremost honor Drews father worked Thomas Morse plant building wing structures 19 17-18 secondly article David P Anderson June 1991 issue Model Aviation model started September 1993 finished seven months later using construction techniques similar original model now hangs new Tomkins County airport terminal opened May 21 1994 Thank Carlton sharing interesting story us Picture #3 shows model its builder airport prior ship being hung its place honor Picture #4 VERY old picture construction gang original Thomas Morse plant Otis Drew Sr seated second row under #6 fuselage test pilot Frank Buruside cap sits Drews left true . What goes around Comes around time very nice fashion CLUBS last photo month comes Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester NY depicts group helped put annual mall show cant say everyone agrees mall show first line public relations help us get keep flying sites expose public what have what way RCCR just growing number Gold Leader clubs District II Gad Im proud district Until next month runway clear Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15872-9449 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 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 New AVP Ohio Frank Noll Jr has named new AVP southwest Ohio familiar Frank know superb flying skills enthusiasm modeling will certainly asset anyone needing assistance Academy can contacted 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45439 Tel 513 296-1290 special thanks Mark Wilson efforts AVP wish him luck new endeavors AMA Homecoming 1995 Three Associate Vice Presidents District III helped make 1995 Homecoming success Nelson Gould Frank Noll Joe Vislay received first-hand view new facilities under construction desire explanation exciting things happening invite club meeting Better yet . stop National Flying Site see yourself District III Activities year late July Dayton Ohio Sector Flying Aces Club puts great little contest Wright Field Dayton Ohio contest director Frank Scott assisted other able club members sponsor several different Flying Aces events rubber-powered free flight mostly flying scale models Competition fierce great flying site innovative feature Dayton skirmishes unique perpetual trophy awarded year meets grand champion actual rudder 1927 Consolidated PT-i trainer airplane trainer used Army Air Force following well-known Jenny Pictured below 1994 Grand Champion Stu Weckerly SPARKS Mall Show weekend May 5 1995 South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society R/C clubs Pittsburgh PA area again carried off annual Mall Show site splendid exhibit area inside what probably Pittsburghs largest shopping mall Century III Mall suburb West Mifflin special thanks Fred Berman picture Mansfield Area RC Society Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area RC Society continue produce popular large scale events District III October1995 137 Registration begins . just ask Bill Kunert Mansfield registration table Stu Weckerly Dayton FAC unique PT-i trophy Bell Fehrenbach Warren PA new Hawker Hurricane AVP Frank Noll AMA Homecoming Bob Johnson Recker Road RC Club works B-25 SPARKS Mall Show Jim Martin Dayton OH beautiful Scale Flying King Air 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 Box 269 Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 AEROBATICS Dick Smith Associate Vice President has spent days line judging Radio Control Aerobatics Scale year no exception just back serving judge F3A Team Selection competition team consists Bill Cunningham David Von Linsowe Chip Hyde alternate Chris Lakin Congratulations representatives United States upcoming F3A World Championships categories United States teams usually fare quite well along others such Pylon Racing Soaring Helicopter IMAA RALLY IMAA rally Giants held Danville Virginia year very outstanding event Weather always potential problem event especially extends over five days no exception year areas around experienced some heaviest rainfall recent memory Flooding widespread no rain fell during daytime hours Danville Airport Rain night did have adverse effect some parking area flying affected least weather event great success due efforts individuals groups doubt model aircraft event support community Thanks go City Danville Parks Recreation Department Danville Airport Authority Chamber Commerce other groups members industry making possible Individuals coast coast present could get much flying wished Five pilot positions busy throughout period several aircraft lost due interference Control such couple transmitters found left turned due use scanner monitor system transmitters lost last day probably due someone inadvertently picking up wrong unit greatest appreciation must shown organizers Danville Aeromodelers club President Buddy Green Contest Director John Estlow valued partner life Judith Estlow Reports event will appear IMAA High Flight also own Model Aviation event will held Lake Charles Louisiana 1996 will probably two bids host event District IV again 1997 Watch interim consider trip Gulf Coast next June AEROMODELING AND EDUCATION Aeromodeling should integral part school systems means supplement teaching aerospace technology school systems places done limited basis different levels school systems Quite often accomplished using local people locally developed programs somewhat limited usually incorporated courses study show-and-tell type program organizations around have means provide complete outlines materials can incorporate input aeromodeling area done levels including college Virginia have such organization deeply committed type education working closely NASA other agencies promotion type education organization Virginia Aviation Space Education Forum stated purpose Forum Forum non-profit organization promote foster aviation space education among public private schools colleges universities community civic groups promote increased public understanding aviation space economic social career values society Commonwealth Virginia may similar organizations other states Parts purpose follow what Bylaws Academy define own organization can should take part activities levels can several ways can belong organizational member Forum can assist promotion agenda can work possible educational facilities promotion aerospace activity levels Aeromodeling very logical element providing insight working elements aspects flight Virginia Aviation Space Forum recently held its annual open house Virginia Aviation Museum division Virginia Museum Science highlighted various aspects aviation model aircraft hot air balloons F16 display Virginia Air national Guard Representing aeromodeling large group members Richmond Area Radio Control Club models both static flight display area flight rather cramped members did very creditable job putting good display variety models photo shows some display area entrance Museum number models flown foreground club member Bud Adams getting ready demonstrate young people crowd full day activity supported very active club Photo number two individual also very much involved sort activity another part Virginia Lonnie Goad member Electronic Flyers Virginia operating field near Stephens City works youth programs area Strasburg Virginia Lonnie AMA Leader Member dedicated types programs noted Lonnie shown SIG Kougar first flown Spring 1991 now has over 700 flights Obviously Lonnie also has some flying skill well need Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bsrtoazewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Oriendo FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Wiiiiain T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36538 Ken Henaei 383 Briarmood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiec Dr N Chayeston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phonic City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Poebic Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda 0115cm 3415 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grone Bind Panama City Beach FL32d08 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Prank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Decor S360 Pine Circle Cumrning GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37305 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Pajardo Paeflo Rico 00738 Praqeency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 Decatur Alabama Model Airplane Club celebrated opening new field couple weeks ago have named Brownlee-Davis-Mummert Memorial park 170 people showed up opening ceremonies congratulated fine field cooperation necessary completion Club Editor John Gustafson said encouraged 15 children Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch try buddy-box system flying planes Also allowed 25 other visitors try buddy-box along State Rep Bill Dukes 3 Decatur City Council members Matthews Mullican Tutwiler new field has 600 x 60-foot paved runway 80 acres land picture some fans under tent 100 degree heat listening various speeches field officials Decatur DMAC new field opening Kasey Patterson father Wally Weeks front Stearman Biplane Hartselle Alabama flew fine airplane new field opening way Lamar Blair Club President Ed Terry Treas Jim Ray Safety Director Jim Forthman Secretary few days later another new important field dedicated opened Huntsville Ala Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville smash GRAND OPENING new Capt Trey Wilbourn Model Airplane Park Speeches ribbon cutting flying June 24 magnificent new flying site very close old airport golf course took snap 7 founding fathers fine new field Rick Hall Ed Holliday Chuck Facemire Bob Walls Jim Covington Art Steinmetz Jeff Rayburn Heres new Huntsville field see new wooden pavilion paved carpeted floor taxi way could resist taking picture realistic F- 12 biplane line Huntsville field know owns hear owner Ill run another picture report back Now some interesting florida news have felt everything has very quiet North florida last couple years TOO QUIET fact struggling comprehend until received note buddy Manny Sousa USN Capt Ret everything became clear Manny s out town Keep confidential Manny went Hollywood California married Munich Germany high school sweetheart Cain Unexpectedly burned out honeymoon suite raging Los Angeles fires Miraculously survived Los Angeles earthquake soon after getting heck out LA flooded 5 water Manny vicariously liable fifes earthquake flooding? No course What horrible thing think about continue way back Tallahassee stopped off Pensacola few days bought house Gulf Breeze now living happily ever after went King Orange Scalemasters Qualifier Odessa Florida 4 weeks ago fly Sport Scale King Orange flyer touted nearby Holiday Inn wasnt Holiday Inn anymore something else So Manny Carin checked other hotel find room assigned 2 other contestants earlier Also no air conditioning inside 2nd room discovered locked rescued thru secret door took 30 minutes check out 3rd room next day shot breakfast away must have sharpened Manny up because did very well competition missed first place couple points Dr Bill McCallie Americas top Contest Directors lucky have him District V fact Manny wrote Dr Bill told him affair very well run great time prediction things will soon come life Gulf BreezelPensacola area snap Mannys pretty bride Cain 96 Monocoupe model airplane 1/4 scale plane placed 2nd Oct 94 Rally Eagles Im sure whether Cam Manny controls Could go either way 4October1995 139 Its Time Again Have renewed AMA membership mu i u i Lei aum 1 t m Illinois /lndiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU 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 Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B 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 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 83034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 84114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 816W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Day 417 882-6565 Eve 816 584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Mooseheart IL third annual HobbyWorks Air & Water Invitation held May 13th annual event held Moosehart Child City free spectators weather did Cooperate day spent watching rain drip off tents few brave souls got flights off lake between showers wind gusting 30 mph takeoffs quick flying bumpy landings bit hairy wind tipped both models up photo see air-sea rescue team Steve Gawliks Armin Weber bring models back dock Just note answer standard question asked Manufacturers no longer required put gold stickers equipment manufactured after December 31 1994 FCC-certified equipment manufactured after 1991 meets FCC/AMA requirements After December 31 1994 equipment manufactured before 1991 will need gold stickers order prove has updated meet 1991 standards use AMA charter club fields AMA sanctioned events KANSAS CITY MO Smithville Lake metro Kansas City area stop Unlimited Miss Budweiser etc racing circuit past three years Clay County Parks Recreation Department has invited Northern Knights Model Airplane Club join activities set aside area club fly exhibit aircraft Free passes event tent furnished club About 30 club members took turns flying answering questions Four RC clubs based north Missouri River Northern Knights Sunchasers Flying Tigers Smithville Dambusters clubs enjoy good relations evidenced Dambusters shutting down own field enable Northern Knights stage event near field first picture shows some static display second aerial shot taken Ugly Stick Information pictures courtesy Dave Brzuchalski ST LOUIS MO great CL Combat Carrier contest held April 30th first picture shows pit area Combat Thats Bud Bodzioch standing foreground weather little cool livable second picture shows dance Combat Jordy Segal Chicago Mack Henry Nashville strutting stuff some nice clean flying Information pictures courtesy Rich Frost MUNCIE IN June 10th 11th over 200 fliers took air first experience control line modeling Thanks Muncie Controliners Sig Manufacturing Fox Manufacturing AMA Homecoming event 1995 time new fliers feel thrill dizziness first flight AIvIA National Flying Site offered clear blue sky 90 degree sunshine volunteers help launch fly Sig Skyrays Most fliers under age 15 youngest being three year old Vincent Woodard flew grandpa Allen Goff highlight day volunteers Jeromy Moon fourteen wheelchair-bound took controls crowd gave him cheering ovation landed first flight Left right picture Allen Goff Jeromy Moon Mike Abernathy Just another example modeling Information picture courtesy Allen Goff understanding oaly Mike steering wheelchair got dizzy helped tarmac ROCKFORD IL seemed like old family reunion Rock Valley Flyers hosted race year Sunday June 15 1995 weather forecasters guessers assured group wind would out northwest day course set up accordingly starting time evident weather man flunked Meteorolgy 101 again wind northeast 20mph fourteen racers did tailwind takeoffs day Dan Kane flying new version Hurry Kane help wife great caller Kathy managed turn 10816 landed him 2nd place Nelsons again engine day two fourteen non-Nelson powered 4140 Model Aviation esota Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 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 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 state noise level figures say 98dB rules must have number simply mufflers needed Send rules will ship club 100 free decals will also available AMA HQ once have stock full column photos just several notes text have bunch photos sent its July already First have announce shall resigning VP s position end year term office would due election end 1996 increasing pressures work building full-sized plane has made make decision simply have no spare time devote AMAs business has hard decision make still have ideas items process bettering AMA by-laws state will special election have nominated two present officers Joe Hass Don Bentfield Both gentlemen have utmost confidence continuing leading District VII So remainder 1995 shall get around distrcit visit photos month decal have designed years have talking reducing noise IC motors time manufacturers will supply good mufflers clubs have instigated noise reduction plans goal getting down 90dB 9 feet seems impossible techniques become familiar need recognition trying decal worded Working 90dB 9 ft has double meaning keeping 90dB working down level decals self-adhesive fuelproof dark-blue text white background cost . free send copy flying field rules October 1995 141 Freeborn-Mower RC Flyers Minnesota Jack Bena sent photo mall show Austin Members admiring new award sailplane contest AVP Dave Gish photo ijgorking AMA 90 db 911 New offering District VII clubs field rules IMAA Fun-Fly sponsored SE Iowa Big Wing Air Power Museum Antique Airfield Blakesburg IA Super place fly lots old airplanes things look youre flying AVP Dave Gish photo Davidson Hilitoppers Mall Show pictures Richard Wilkinson District VII banner tabletop display Richard Wilkinson L John Hoover center Tim March Davidson Hilitoppers John took third Fw-190D votes done peoples choice Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico/ Oklahoma Texan George M Aid rich _Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX enswerx 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086817 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 Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 As cleared walkway Little Rock Airport started looking face hadnt seen almost 45 years hair graying now same round face crinldes around eyes smiled Suddenly eyes met held up big sign said BUNGlE Emmett BUNGlE Fry Norman Kerran along late Howard Tinlin oaly Valley Boys Ive kept up past 50 years quite modeling group down Lower Rio Grand Valley starting back early 1940s trip Liffle Rock just see old friend though AVP Steve Staples Emmett few other fun-loving modelers started Small Fun Fly happening some six years ago after theyd much fun AVP Randy Randolphs original Small Steps get-together down Dallas Next year plan take something fly ground rules Hot Competition can fly anything want category maximum engine size set 26 ciu Rubber C02 CL FF RC clincher biggest winner broadest smile Modeler ffiers came AZ NM IN LA FL TX PA mention some 11 states Its long time since Ive seen 75 entries have much fun different types modelsif ever Looking back three days noncompetitive flying gut feeling get overly involved hi-teching particular events forget just have fun certainly true some rule book events discussions reveal few feel great deal concern over lack simpler entry hivel type events RC weve seen dearth Fun Flys limbos etc.. Vintage stunt events have brought back explosion CL flying coast coast Perhaps free-flight contingent should take hard look Slow en Power events flown cousins Brits comes AMA Nats reduction number events heads list action due serious consideration Requiring advance entry way set up automatic event control Winning national level would mean much accomplished against full state have always firm believer fly various events should set rules events urge discuss issues fellow modelers Contact contest board person . instigator dont think ahead someone will try Getting back Little Rock must mention all-too-brief visit dean modeling District VIII least HA Thomas Noted low wing free-flight designs starting 1930s Henry world famous fabulous Sketch Book drawings Elected AMA Hall Fame peers HA Thomas treasure can proud call Seldom District VIII have notable personalities attendance Noted author/modeler Dave Thomburg AVP Sandy Frank Don Downing Ernie Harwood Dist VIII scale CB Howard Chevalier aero-engineering professor emeritus Texas A&M Univ Betty Fox John Lowery Fox Mfg Joe Wagner family name few Nothing welcome model meet good weather Oh boy Did Big Man ever smile Little Rock weekend 3 pm wind gusting 5 mphmaybe Model Aviation 4SMALL Left HA Thomas Little Rock Henry AMA Hall-of-Famer Still modeler builder once did illustrations Air Trails Cox Products sent SMALL new all-foam Lazy Bee test out Eric Dr Diesel Clutton Kevin Wilfong set up fly cute little thing flew strong against kit versions Secret airfoil designed Coxs Larry Renger Sandy Frank spent better part Saturday evening trying talk Emmett Fry out scratch-built Beechcraft Staggerwing No deal Sandy Weatherford Texas Emmett SendAero Aviation event sponsors Old-time AMA leader Ernie Harwood craftsman supreme ole time stickand-wire models circa WW Blackburn monoplane has small airplane meets Ernie Arlington Texas Belly right SendAeros Emmett Bungle Fry Emmett GMA go back 45 years big reunion Vice President PO Box 128 Solon ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 5-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 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 Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 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 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 column will attempt get reader involved has come attention council officers columns pleasing people What do9 What past three years column has represented what happening six states compose district IX readers column have yet complained can interpreted ok can mean care what use no listens what use complain So problem hand present shortage pictures articles column can help Send news photos soon leads another problem mail some material takes coons age get print Now easy problem solve Sometimes articles get out date however nature district because majority flying activity takes place summer monthstherefore stackup material AMA great organization things can always improved input can will appreciated though may feel just member large pool members important take active part organization Enough soapbox opinion writer need info about organization would read presidents column columns Vice President Executive Director information would printed column would redundant Final thought take time get some news about club AVPs address printed top column cooperation will appreciated last final note Watch District IX fun-fly competitive flying event summer 1996 few glitches year will ironed out next summer time plans motion will notified time place will great weekend modelers attend news later newsletters keep informed provide interesting reading about happenings around District IX few samples k/C BARNSTORMERS Johnson County Kansas EditorCarl Melin FLOAT FLY Twelve wet windy fliers assembled pond near 167th St 169 Hiway Saturday May 20 some fun am sony weather wet windy fliers least part true Jim Schauf John Zidek planned organized prepared flying site Six fliers Shawnee Mission RC Club 6 R/C Barnstormers attended Jim John having previous gorgeous day did well Hooker J-3 respectively old saying practice makes perfect worked case Jim Paviol less lucky son Phil also practiced Friday both aircraft finished day Saturday piece Carl Melins Aeromaster did its best imitation high speed submarine never did get airborne Later floats did get airborne Mary Allens Das Bipe Stick Mary same problem Carl did smaller floats Insufficient buoyancy Carls larger floats did OK good day water definitely worth doing again FUN FLY Sunday May 7 day 9 am time first Fun Fly year RIC Barnstormers Steve Milam did usual superb job organizing staging event Ten pilots entered competed four different events before rains drove us field As before after contestants completed event coin flipped instance coin came up tails time tails meant order finish reversed events Slalom Taxi event Taxi Balloon Bust Glow Plug Race Fly Fast/Slow Fly Past overall winner Pat Hewitt took home $40 effort CD Steve Milam says will rethink coin toss before next Fun Fly hadnt coin tosses losses would have won SOD BUSTERS Sioux Falls South Dakota EditorMark Glainmeser 1995 FIELD RULES 1 All fliers must have current AMA card member Sod Busters Club non member current AMA card may flyas guest club member club member present 2 Use road west side field enter park designated area no time drive off road andon field crop areas 3 There will no garbage barrels field Take mess make home mess field arrive pick up Keep field cleaner own front yard 4 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FIELD Drinking flying will invalidate insurance 5 No flying before 900 am Sunday mornings 6 All aircraft engines 10 cubic inch displacement larger shall have effective muffler No non-muffled tuned pipes 7 All AMA safety codes will observed 8 Avoid flying over house east times east-west takeoff landing required use north end field 9 Do fly over pits parking spectators 10 Use common sense good manners dealing public fellow members 11 Lock gate leaving dont know combination contact club officers 12 THINK SAFETY AND FLY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES 13 Clothing optional HI-FLYER Arvada Colorado EditorRuss Melton Men Black White Hats select group men club contribute above beyond call group AAM club noted Black White hats What sets group apart dedication giving free time assist newcomers sport model aviation call men INSTRUCTORS What does take instructor Willingness give up time fly Willingness share experience Willingness work type place person pass gift flight just few requirements necessary instructor instructor takes added responsibility compensation other satisfaction knowing passed experiences became part long line modelers own experience will continue live individuals has trained ever ask return time comes student becomes competent enough teach someone PASS IT ON instructors range experience few years flying over 50 years modeling experience 15 instructors AAM club has become known club cares about modeling Take time thank instructors dedication continuing willingness give freely time Without group modelers would today instructor thanks job well done have made difference AAM ber1995 143 Remember vote candidate choice during years election • 1 II 11 [e &U 1 1 10] 1 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Loan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan HiIF California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators As write months column 1995 AMA National Championship under way three locations around country Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events being held National Flying Site Muncie IN Pattern Pylon Racing Lawrenceville IL Control Line Scale Indoor events conducted TnCities WA Moscow ID years split Nats abstraction has focus fair amount discussion over last several months anticipated concept will likely one-time occurrence construction underway Stage Center National Flying Site plans begin development third multi-purpose grass site southern edge property later summer plan holding 1996 Nats National Flying Site coming closer fruition attempting visit AMA District X members attending Nats found just making workable travel itinerary visit three locations quite challenge However enjoyment enthusiasm displayed competing prominent members talked prevalent comment disappointment being able view other events notable lack spectators terms both AMA members traveling visit Nats participation general public aspect years Nats am very enthusiastic about consider huge success partnering Special Interest Groups hosting conducting various modeling events Quite frankly support efforts made leadership members SIGs would have nearly impossible existing Nats organization conduct years Nats simultaneously three separate locations importance relationship Special Interest Groups can overstated look impetus much closer coactive relationships future general National Championship event has topic great deal comment discussion though some events seeing continued interest some growth Nats overall have experienced decline interest participation Recent organizational problems existing structure Nats has received fair amount criticism question has raised whether todays Nats truly reflects interest activities modeling community Moving Nats National Flying site will solve existing logistical problems conducting event will hopefully stabilize event provide foundation rejuvenation National Championships Nonetheless believe need take concerted look national event event has should premier modeling event country consider what can renew interest prestige event make reflective needs interests members supportive modeling heritage bolsters notoriety support general understanding model aviation know number great ideas issues concerns consider welcome thoughts may have can once again make national event premier modeling event country Nats programs issues need careful consideration look future AMA future model aviation am confident everyones help participation resolution issues will bring forth stronger productive national organization Till next time . keepem safe keepemflyn Model Aviation Nicholas traveled Costa Mesa CA participate years helicopter competition National Flying Site Muncie IN site Free Flight Soaring Helicopter events 95 Nats Greg Earhart Downey CA has developed own swing rotor rotorcraft design hopes heading up helicopter competition 95 Nats Gilbert Ruiz Phoenix several District X members traveled TnCities area Pacific Northwest compete years control line events Gilbert pictured A-6 profile carrier Quickie 500 excellent turnout Lawrenceville phase years AMA National Championship Pictured few members large District X contingent traveled mid America attend 95 Nats Jim Allen Mesa AZ Gary Schmidt Bakersfield CA Tim Lime Glendale AZ Russel Van Baren Hanford CA son Matthew 9 District Xl VP Ed McCollough played tremendous role organizing Tn-Cities phase 95 Nats Ed seen enjoying tremendous buffet Workers Banquet U] 1 11 [ DIE 1 1 m Fern Prairie Modelers PASS held latest Celebration Silent Flight May Fern Prairie Field Jerry Holcombs 75 lb Piper Pawnee photo #1 powered geared Astro 40 21 cells touch-and-go Jerry hit runway prop Somehow took just enough off blade resulting splinter perfectly balanced flew out event Photos event taken Dennis Holm second photo Randy Smithhislers Cub Powered Astro direct drive 90 weighs 17 lb 32 1700 SCR cells go Built Sig kit covered 21st Century fabric looked very real air particularly flying half throttle Bob Benjamin Dist Xls Electric Gurus checks out Platt Spitfire before flight didnt get see new Zero fly yet since doesnt think its quite ready prime time Weve lost another flying site closed Camp Withycomb June 19 Club 20 races have held Actually enjoyed venue longer some expected threat building freeway through property has hanging air coup dgras new building have flying Thats reminiscent old Delta Park field motel did us Alan Laneskis sister painted F4U mail box some idiot stole should see someone sudden have new mail box Corsair painted side let know Well have Feds give call Another crime happened Moses Lake someone broke Zeps took around $7000 worth radios engines someone selling brand new stuff cautious think might stolen contact police tell about burglary Moses Lake News Letter Editors will pass news readers can alert suspicious deals Other news Moses Lake much better new field coming along looks like city will allow put water system will mean grass runway before long Since dont have much grass cut yet put out request grass clippings mix sand pit area hold place good idea have sand problem Its nice see Clubs hard work being rewarded nice new field Speaking hard work Daren Fuller very active Moses Lake RIC Modelers member graduated Moses Lake HS night got AA degree BBCC next night very busy young man also working pilots license wish him well Bert Baker mentioned now doing plans short kits designs except P-38 fact said hed full kit balsa would like also said hes got few new items coming along Stunt News NL PAMPA manufacturer following banner top ad Hobby Shops Are An American TreasureTheyre part heritage part future Amen Bill Harburg kindly sent pictures took Trump Hobby Shop sponsored Polar Bear Fly-In 1-Jan-95 Benton Co R/C Field Adair like the Alaska pictures Photo #1 no snow see fliers huddled shelter Well no Actually lined up warm delicious New York hot dogs served Phil Grzeskowiak Jim DeBoer does G Gordon Liddy act toasting hand over fire Jack Lindsay center Bob Govro stocking cap Scott Hayes far right watch rising blisters last photo very active long-time modeler Don Helfer Miss Piggy Dons Astro-Hog ber 1995 145 uarreii Anderson Al Culver Box 8B Jerry Holcomb 101 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 . urittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson B07 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 7B1 Lillottet Ct LaConner WA 9B257 Chick Young 7411184 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007