Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 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summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 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summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Louis J Lou Andrews Lou designer manufacturer model aircraft passed away May 10 1995 Concord Hospital lived North Reading Massachusetts 29 years before moving Barnstead New Hampshire about 12 years ago Lou designer Guillow before starting own business Andrews Aircraft Model Company AAMCO Some designs Aeromaster Sportmaster Trainermaster S-Ray H-Ray ARay X-Ray Big H-Ray Aeromaster probably successful model aircraft design date company sold Great Planes early 1980s founder life member Cape Ann Model Aircraft Club Life Member Hall Fame member Academy Model Aeronautics photo spring 1986 shows Lou original Aeromaster Don Krafft MUFFLERS ON BIG BANGERS Mufflers big gas engines always subject discussion see new items market relatively few real worth decreasing sound levels big engines sound propeller also factor can improved upon through selection available propellers understanding propeller rotational speed generator noisethe faster louder Some good installations have seen around fly-in events never see publication because no drawings instructions available major problems making muffler big engine size unit second major factor shape muffler Pattern models sport aircraft have same design problems can bury pipe Pattem aircraft sport aircraft demand anything other external unit hanging out slipstream big models something else greater percentage Scale model aircraft have same problem has existed early years regard Scale put muffler obtain what need easy thing solve modelers First fact very few will can tackle task making home-brew muffler sad truth very few mufflers worthy name will mount inside cowling retain full-scale appearance No desires long tube bulky can hanging side fuselage latest sleek Scale job Milt Peacock Westminster Aero Modelers Maryland club solved problem quarter-scale Ercoupe aircraft powered Zenoah G-38 swinging Zinger 18 x 6/10 propeller engine mounted vibration isolators Both muffler vibration isolation Milt s own fabrication combination works quite well especially flight flying done reduced rpm realism system works somewhat typical what required keep true Scale appearance aircraft See accompanying sketches consider something similar next project some basic fundamental designs can applied models Quite realistically mostly cut-and-try methods application unless has access design worked out someone else basics volume relates engine displacement first order business various means flow regulation incorporated concepts theoretical data available applications alternative wait until something becomes available several individuals working mufflers large model engines should market future Discussions give some promise units will prove very suitable Scale enthusiast MORE OF THE STUDY testing done particular study involved two very different types engines rotary combustion engine referred RC engine study pertinent work specially made engine very similar 158 Model Aviation rd Crispin Jr As must have noticed received ballots did choose run re-election president organization think three terms nine years enough has interesting challenging experience say least Academy has gone through some dramatic changes intervalwe hope balance aeromodeling country will better have seen AMAs membership grow over previous nine years have stalled growth last three years have also seen dramatic technical growth hobby exciting stuff technocrats among us met some real challenges acquisition move new facility Midwest adjusting large turnover Headquarters personnel AMA has successfully helped put place new radio frequency system working harmony aeromodeling industry FCC have also defended serious threat spectrum other would-be users have considerably improved insurance programs produce quality magazine now launching significant effort educate bring people hobby/sport Being part much has exciting yes sometimes exasperating Modelers like others human have divergent views sometimes can difficult AMAs business complex addition Council Headquarters staff some 50 people 20 Standing Committees 11 Contest Boards 12 Team Selection Committees almost 100 Associate Vice Presidents several thousand Leader Members also have developed relationship work large number Special Interests Groups SIGs further promote hobby Since AMA democratic organization must allow everyone have say work bring about agreement can difficult try would like thank have advised counseled supported over last nine years really have appreciated advice whether agreed have taken time thank efforts especially appreciated helps have encouraging word have asked what plan spare time hope serve AMA less-demanding role continue enjoy hobby love hope also can give attention long-suffering wifes needs certainly wish successor best desire see Academy grow prosper work toward making aeromodeling can See flying field dlCrispin Continued page 158 OS Wankel no comparisonthis displacement 248 cubic inches rated 5 horsepower 12000 rpm also weighed 734 pounds second engine referred piston engine line engines twin-cylinder two-stroke glow engine 38 cubic inch displacement rated 5 horsepower 9000 rpm fuel comparable 80% methanol 10% nitro 10% castor oil engine used Tillotson carburetor similar what used big-bangers limited-production engine RPV remotely Piloted Vehicle work Both engines operated 22 x 8 propellersWe will consider so-called piston engine engine partial cowl installed direct air flow cooling considerations engine also operated propeller shroud part tests Testing performed engines accomplished three engine speeds speeds piston engine 4500 5500 6500 rpm statement results corresponds something have said some time engine radiates considerable acoustic energy lower frequencies corresponds engine firing frequency propeller blade passage frequency also operate primarily two-blade propellers blade passage frequency firing frequency identical means reducing engine noise would have small effect reducing total noise low frequencies reducing noise propeller has also apparent testing done AMA other sources relates model aircraft engines must cautious looking data take care change factor time looking muffler maintain same rpm same propeller data can skewed rotary engine considered quieter engine unmuffled state piston engine however mufflers effective piston engine several muffler combinations used typical reduction tested units 13-20 dB propeller shroud increased sound level rather reducing level anticipated Increase exponent horsepower expected since acoustic radiation propeller dominant engine Con finued page 160 January1996 159 Schematic muffler system Ercoupe Mount bolts Lg washer Soft yet solid rubber 1/4 thick 1/8 fwd side Rubber hose automobile gas line Ply firewall 125 Alum eng mt plate Typical soft mount system Total cost aprox $125 Light weight copper plumbing fittings Small engine mufflers approximately 112 0 X 4 LG *Aerotrend coupler j silicone hose *clamp both ends Mounting 0plate engine Exhaust outlet NOTE Silver solder joints ie mi g i1ui u E Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Fall upon us fall comes need generate AMA budget upcoming year As being written am preparing go Muncie Finance Committee meeting will go over 96 budget fine-tooth comb Ive asked quite few times about AMA goes about establishing its budget Ill try give might interested outline process typical year budget process starts out Headquarters holding number meetings develop expense budgets various departments Once department has submitted its first cut its budget Accounting department has consolidated Executive Director looks overall picture some point prior purposes developing budget some assumptions must determined such inflation rate growth rate terest percentage money borrowed interest rate invested funds After reviewing departments first cut budget Executive Director works department get better understanding reasoning behind item departments budget monumental task awful lot variables involved process year example facing very huge increases cost printing magazine due primarily increase paper cost gulp swallow increases over $300000 try increase advertising income increasing rates reduce nonadvertising pages magazine drop cheaper paper ??T Any combination will have effect budget what combination will work out best what combination base budget Once multiply type problem multiple departments coordinate research have done like membership dept realizing printing costs renewals will increased just like magazine can finally start narrow down options After Executive Director staff have finished budget preparation goes Finance Committee line-by-line scrutinizing department head Once Finance Committee has gone over departments budget agreed assumptions made outlined above agreed income projections done Executive Director its updated computer learn produces deficit surplus satisfied result go back review area revisions necessary make acceptable go Capital Expenditures requests again dept dept Sometimes rarely process goes quick easy meeting lasts 9 10 hours sometimes last well night sometimes stretches next day some point either run out problems run out solutions agree present Executive Council again comes under line-by-line scrutiny Some years goes through phase pretty easily under 2 hours other years gets beat death over again primarily depends upon attitude individual Executive Council members want question detail line budget certainly right can long drawn-out process However accept fact Executive Director staff Finance Committee have done job doesnt take too long can tell experience member Executive Council gets too involved nitty gritty during meeting has made himself prime candidate next vacancy Finance Committee say slightly jest Ed McCollough now Chairman Finance Committee got committee first place has done great job over years member chairman Hey Its very late Reds just lost first game NLCS Braves 11 innings Ive got get magazine Ill sign off until next time d/Crispin Continued page 159 noise reduced relate some engines understand noises other exhaust being generated make up total noise engine alone intake noise bearing noise other components Generally much lower exhaust have very small input total attempts reduce other noises have made total does appreciably reduce overall levels exhaust propeller Two factors important results muffled case piston engine dominant radiated noise propeller blade passage frequency case unmuffled engine dominant noise radiated engine noise did show muffler configurations effective piston engine both overall power narrowband sound pressure level case what re identified mufflers B sound reduction 14 dB firing frequency up 30 dB reduction occurring firing harmonics up 1000 Hz Again very much line results have seen model engine work almost cases typical glow engines accounts much overall reduction have found also says engine manufacturers could great deal effort go far toward achieving goal having operation below 90 dBA 9 feet big bangers unfortunately lag much farther behind effort results USAF study made 20 years ago show reductions can made next time 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 telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Marketing attracts lots different opinions comes defining role activities marketing within organization serves Viewing marketing overall perspective attracts opinions AMA because unique needs organization ways needs have met past Still confusion results mystique disdain accorded marketing organizations example some consider marketing little public relations worse nothing glorified sales advertising activity situations people use marketing peddle products services already exist develop positive image corporation organization has already decided what wants reality marketing should contribute much much warmand-fuzzy PR snappy advertising finding buyers Marketing serves better purposes broader deeper Good marketing means discovering customers what want put together get way want asks questions listens responses acts answers ways satisfy customer needs membership association terms customers members Some members already belong organization others dont yet belong AMA need sign em up Some reject idea members should considered customers AMA simply sells its services disinterested buyers Academy like thousands other businesses merely seeks buyers its services improve bottom line makes uncomfortable Rightly AMA cared about bottom line rather fellowship educational commitment overall advancement aeromodeling sport hobby would little reason exist not-for-profit organization Moreover represents serious misperception what constitutes AMA Academy Model Aeronautics 150000 aeromodelers organized dedicated provide utmost membership services promoting recreational educational benefits model aviation persons ages small staff located Muncie Indiana bent serving its own interests interests AMA reside its membership Through its elected officers membership AMA employs staff professionals serve its needs membership thought single mind discovering serving needs wouldnt pose much challenge given memberships size its needs varied Surveying great variety needs interests determining best ways meet demands tools marketing Procter & Gamble Ford Microsoft host other successful American businesses developed tools better serve present customers create new customersto increase profits AMA large diverse association members uses tools focus its needs find its common interests forge new ways serve needs interests future Marketing makes important primary contributions process Obviously goal differs selling soap automobiles software As members seek create share enhancements make hobby sport prefer term enjoyable accessible durable whatever else find need Marketing Department includes Advertising Public Relations bears weighty responsibilities relatively small department must remake itself kind marketing unit can accomplish ambitious goals After performing entire Marketing Department better part last year Jay Mealy now settling better defined position thatJay Mealy makes him primarily responsible fund-raising providing assistance chartered clubs others operate model flying sites Jay joined Academy staff headquarters still Reston has since become familiar hundreds members trade shows road new position Jay will continue man AMA booth larger trade shows will spending major portion time visiting clubs helping find funding sources needed helpfully develop National Aeromodeling Center addition being avid modeler Jay three full-scale pilots Headquarters staff learned flying A-6 pilot Navy still keeps hand flying skydivers weekends nearby drop zone Eaton Indiana Julie Evans hired receptionist AMA first moved Muncie Its still Julies voice hear phones busy get recorded message invites directly dial extension hold operator bright manner willingness help variety publicly directed areas Julie has since moved present position Marketing Associate capacity continues regular handling Academys Air Show Team programbut also coordinates Jays activities current Marketing Director Tom Clark Tom came AMA recently background includes stint marketing director Bang Ollufsen manufacturer high-end audio products impressive resume credits television newsmanTom Clark scriptwriter producer Tom has also worked Anderson Consulting number consulting clients IndianaMichigan-Illinois area Like Jay Tom veteran modeler full-scale airplane pilot case Air Force Navy provided early flight training Clearly AMA s new approach design member services differs past Instead limiting itself essentially public-relations role new Marketing Department will actively seek input currently serve input hope serve future As AMA member what tell us about needs wants will form basis seek provide ary1996 161 Jerry Roujilard Julie Evans i ki 11 L1 EU 1 Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookseht 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 NORTHEAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION NEPRO following article pictures submitted Ct AVP Bob Wallace photos LLOYD BURNHAM thanks both Unbeknownst aeromodelers fact District has become nations hotbed RC Pylon Racing scant ten years ago Pylon Racing Northeast considered Bumpkinville nations Pylon Racing enthusiasts Today exact opposite true top officers National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Northeast have past several years reason dramatic change creation Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO dedicated leadership efforts people such Bernice Williams Don McStay Dave Doyle Lloyd Bumham Dave Chapdelaine Ralph Rinaldi others have also contributed Hooterville Hollywood Pylon Racing transition Nowhere else United States RC Pylon Racing popular contests well attended Northeast Some nations top Pylon racers hail area full schedule racing competitions held April through October feature first-rate contest management state art safety equipment encompasses types RC Pylon Racing AMA Quickie 500 Formula I/FAlIQuarter Midget 40 competitions held popular racing classification called NEPRO Quickie 500 category includes Expert Standard class race separately Standard class considered ideal entry level type Pylon Racing Expert class features intense faster racing typical NEPRO Quickie 500 race wtll attract over 50 entries number being about equally divided between Standard Expert fliers NEPRO Quickie 500 low-cost easyto-do fun type racing event Everyone must use readily available K&B #8011 RC sport engine unmodified equipped its expansion-chamber muffler Either APC Master Airscrew 9 x 6 propeller also unmodified used 10% nitro sport fuel provided contest officials competitors little over 100 dollars anyone owns four-channel radio system can racing equipment equaily competitive K&B 40-powered Quickie 500 aircraft also excellent sport flying aircraft RCers believe order successfully fly Pylon racer must possess lightning-like reflexes iron-steady nerves very high level RC flying proficiency well-filled wallet absolute baloney Anyone has mastered intermediate-level type sport aircraft has necessary flying skills compete NEPRO Quickie 500 racing Sound interesting have to learn write Don McStay 665 Washington St Franldin MA 02038 will receive free NEPRO informational package will explain Pylon Racing far greater detail Hope see races 1996 photos next month Model Aviation countersltimers safety cage Fran Mitchel Westfield MA race starter foreground Fran has active aeromodeling activities years widely respected well known accomplishments Richard Paul Greenwich CT Mike Masi Port Chester NY setting needle valve Formula aircraft Note ear protectors Some landings arent intentional Glen Boivin Bridgewater MA returns pit area remains Quickie 500 racer Melissa Dolat Wesifield MA really runs show starting line Melissa job everything goes smoothly efficiently start NEPRO Quickie 500 heat Dennis Thibodeau Enfield CT pilots Quickie 500 racer son Dan calls #1 pylon turn Note looks intensity New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus7 Evergreen Avence New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstowv NJ 09520-4501 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 9 900 2135 APO AE 09123 Wes De Coo 95 Riverside Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07930-1308 ymca Jaiiano 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Wait Geary 922 Prankilo Boulevard Absecon NJ 09201-2717 George BosO 11 Maple Leon Hyde Park NY 12539 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevue Lothow NY 12110-2433 Daee Mathewson Boo 913 Comiliun NY 13031 AVP position open Bitt Poytirrass 2 Hemlock Court Saogerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PC 61 Ogdevburg NY 13999-0091 Bitt Muter PO Boo 335 Privcetov Junction NJ 09550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sacter 2092 Rabbit Leon Phocnio NY 13135-9507 315 695-2449 back after month off provide space Nats reports able get Nats year due other commitments very precious vacation timemainly spending time around district support majority district membership month bring sad news death well-known member Central New York area Jim Haskell Abrams Breakaways club passed away unexpectedly 13 September offer heartfelt condolences wife Henrietta also AMA member Jim will missed Early September found wife Rhinebeck annual Jamboree allaround great time took greyhound dog us experimental first long trip away home worked out fine Rhinebeck weekend always delight year proved equal task after brief morning rain Saturday sight WW classic-era aircraft interspersed models same vintages just cant matched anywhere elseThis site has changed character bit since last trees being removed enhance full-scale show resulting better area fly models particularly enjoyed banquet Saturday evening meeting old new friends made enjoyable Sunday morning departed Kingston going toward site Galeville view what mowing effort accomplished arrived site instantly realized years earlier sports-car racing weekend Strange paths cross time time site looked beautiful albeit considerable amount stubble contend balance year mid summer next year should finest free flight sites available dodging best can few trees people West Point insist leave standing IS property really guests arent wePicture number 1 shows site before mowing next picture after shot before-andafter representing effort regard mowing brush-hog work Photo credit goes Dave Acton spearheads project District II hits high side again FAI Indoor thats FiD technical minded team selection trials own Gary Underwood New Jersey placed second behind old friend Rich Doig Michigan just ahead longtime indoor winner Cezar Banks California competition held Akron Ohio evidently conditions superb Doig first person have back-to-back 50-minute flights Team Finals Twice same competition Gary Underwood close behind flight 4951 Banks best flight 4947 Whew SOME kind flying congratulations team join entire district Club camaraderie truly enjoy seeing people club work well together three clubs get together picnic fly-in cant normally expect day go some conflict Well exception thinking shown attended annual picnic triumvirate Genesee Valley Aero Modelers host club year Radio Control Club Rochester Sky Rovers Phelps New York really fine exhibition clubs working together day flying eating fun everyone enjoying dayat least until rains decided send everyone scurrying food tents eating got really serious Good job folks Another pleasures being District VP get make awards time time consider myself rather stingy award department harboring feeling awards must earned given out like Chiclets Earning award case September 27th pleasure present Gold Club award own home club Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club Balsa Dusters short awards club can earn working very very hard doing over again club certainly qualifies third picture month shows presenting Gold Club award Ernie Nikodem club president several members Board Directors Photo credit goes Isabel Rovoldt annual Central New York Symposium again being planned winter sadly dont have actual dates yet normalcy prevails will probably held last Saturday January dont quote Ill publish date soon can now Runway Clear ary1996 163 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Happy Holidays wish enjoyable holiday season May Santa deliver modeling wishes Club Elections As new year approaches clubs will holding officer elections upcoming year Quite often membership apathy creates problem Club members want benefits club desire participate its activities common problem does say much society today join club efforts would appreciated active experience will enjoyable Club Programs very worthwhile activity upcoming year club participate Academys Leader Club program goals established criteria program can lead several positive club programs end result will benefit Contact AIvIA Headquarters additional information Communication Valley Forge Signal Seekers first District ifi club offer information world via Internet Home Page information includes clubs fine newsletter club membership pictures local activity AMA Council considering development Internet activity headquarters Hopefully very near future will able use very worthwhile system Keystone Radio Control Society Keystone Radio Control Society located Hoemerstown Pennsylvania participated New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp held Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg Approximately 22 middle-school students participated program entitled Stats Starfish included principles flight demonstration radio controlled airplanes KRCS field flight demonstrations included launching radio controlled glider pod top Telemaster several acrobatic flights members KRCS student response extremely positive generated enthusiastic inquiry hobby radio controlled flight club members participated program feel future radio controlled flyers group Sundancer Homecoming communicate via AMA Bulletin Board CompuServe gentleman named Azarr quite familiar owner Air Flair produces fine kit called Sundancer year Azarr sponsored homecoming Sundancer Twenty-five registered pilots showed up enjoy festivities Ageless Sea-Cat Bob Secrist Bellefontaine Ohio retired Lutheran clergyman proud owner extremely old Berkeley SeaCat Bob built plane early 1960s free flight graced wifes first-grade classroom twenty years until fire marshall removed Last year Bob rebuilt model installed radio As says oldie still goodie 164 Model Aviation rict Ill Workers Participants New Baldwin Corridor Summer Enrichment Camp Shelbys Bob Ankney PA Norm Noward Lloyd Fry Dan Peper Thistledown Fly-In Azarrs friends Sundancers Flying Tiger CD Tom Kroggel Homer Rogers Reverend Dr Robert H Secrist Sea-Cat Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct 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 919 488-5986 FLYING SITES retention flying sites continues problem members Several clubs sites time others potential position being same predicament Several times past have seen need cooperation other nearby clubs access extended search taking place occasions very successful loss under conditions quite often can cause demise club very unfortunate because creates several major problems First foremost loss prime reason club place fly Secondly no other site within reasonable distance lose members club least short term third problem becomes potential loss members Academy period membership levels relatively static becomes critical concern would ask whatever District cooperate other clubs whenever position provide temporary use facility may able assist obtaining new site loss site often result own faults operation maintaining good relations neighbors encounter other situations fault yet can absolutely nothing retain stte Some recent examples site District IV likely lost very soon due death owner heirs intend sell property Another case owner has decided plant field next year though just may making off lease possible make off potential crop income Photo number taken recent Radio Control Aerobatic contest Johnston County Radio Control Club field Smithfield North Carolina very likely last contest site due changes being made result death landowner club very active hosting several annual events will certainly site very long continuing growth population especially areas relatively close metropolitan complexes taking toll sites well such things downsizing property being sold off responsible losses need drive long distances becoming common what rural areas country need sites apparent acquisition almost stagnant need better public relations attempts convince people viable worthwhile pastime Model aviation certainly takes far less support sports Most clubs willing make improvements provide maintenance just use piece park area landfill other public property would like see clubs over country write experiences especially success stories site acquisition retention Compiling document distribution would certainly benefit others obtaining permanent flying site something Academy has mandate member support would great benefit getting task accomplished YOUTH IN MODEL AVIATION frequently asked question wherever goes subject beginners aeromodeling comes fore young can begin teach child just may question difficult respond family situation no adult modeler present home question almost meaning active modeler home person really exposes children hobby/sport takes exposure partnership encourages inquisitive mind accompanying picture fine example Some may wish think posed photograph assured case subject completely oblivious photographer fact concentrating much task hand paid no attention anyone anything else matter tried accomplish goal 2-year-old Jonathan Hayes son Expert Scale builder/flier David Hayes aeromodeling family Jonathan has taken early interest sport knows tasks needed get Crop Duster ready flight physical grasp quite up effort seen attempted reverse rubber cup starter gave good try anyway photo number two getting ready fuel up plane Photo number three shows him hooking up battery pack starter successful task took place Jonathan completely oblivious around him certainly drew much interesL Watch Jonathan future after older siblings action took place 1MAA Fly Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sponsored 95th Squadron As can see never too soon get started FIELD DEDICATION Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC dedicated flying site 17 September memory Charles Rector Charles respected honored members club Club president Larry Lycett opened ceremonies introduced speakers John Worth former Director Academy longtime friend Howard Crispin District VP Charles Blackmon fellow member over twenty years Jackie Rector Charles wife cut ribbon officially open field name During entire ceremony Joe McCary flew Charles big red Quaker including low slow flyby during ribbon cutting photo taken time ary1996 165 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Missisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchanod Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chidgey 3713 Parrrparro Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihaso 2826 Arbor Piece Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa Or. New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36030 Karl Heesei 383 Briamood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd. 238 Phenis City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Panbix Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln. Brandon FL 33511 Dick PaGan 156 Palm Orooe alnd Pananra City Beach FL32d58 George Perrymas 3644 Lahe Smymna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 bstancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Docer 5360 Pine Circle Carnaing GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micatiaci HC 866 Boa 10387 Falards Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Box 1063 Strickiarrd Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 Jim Veannan Rogersville Tennessee writes want tell AMA members area happy way AMA going way members being used feel AMA belongs members Now going have pay get new museum Muncie AMA museum Reston Virginia members could just walk free visit gave name plaque made feel very good Now read will fee get should apply AMA members prices full size plans charged Model Aviation magazine have undgergone large increases Example #758 Heat Seeker now $25 Also Alexander Bullet $30 too much No wonder membership shrinking Thank letter Jim Yearman agree AMA should first foremost dues-paying members got us today Council action will entry fee AMA member get Muncie museum As elected representative will continue monitor point manner $30 charge 2 pieces paper agree will see what can other members District V have observations good bad concerning AMA write Jim Rech Editor Avon Park florida HEARTLAND RC Club wants introduce Club Officers Pat Patterson President Harry DeGrassa Treasurer Jim Rech Secretary Standing behind Jim Hoffer AT-6 Jim recently placed second AT-6 Races Muncie Jims club has 56 members lady several Juniors Seniors SILVER EAGES flying City property old city airport ran snap biplane other day could report its builder/owner time builder Mr Gene Hunter excellent Boeing F4B-2 biplane Gene hasnt flown yet hes getting ready took photo other day South ALABAMA RC MODELERS big Fly-In Meet Dick Ashman Safety Officer club Club Editor way Bill Haywood Assoc Vice Presidents covers South Alabama area Bill good Editor good Assoc VP AMA picture Dick behind Sopwith Tabloid airplane very nice man talk must competant Safety Officer because everything looked pretty safe Speaking Assoc VPs Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP Puerto Rico has appointed President new Federation of Model Airplane clubs PR reports working Jay Mealy AMA Hdqrs coax Puerto Rico Governor attending proposed model airplane demonstration Joseph wants show Frank Nolls Christian Eagle model flew Borinquen RC Club recent Air Show is pictured below Caguas Club Borinquen Club Cross-Country Race Caguas Humacao During important race Alberto Perez fell out vehicle traveling got back pickup determination managed finish FIRST Later Alberto wound up hospital X-rays X-rays revealed broken arm above snap Alberto Perez L broken arm Richard Prann right During race some contestants Luis Figuora Maneco Becerille among stopped cops driving too slow Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer Control Line expert reports Sept 2-3 Precision Aerobatics Control Line Team Racing World Team Trials held Muncie last month Shown above Derek Barry L age 16 Harlem Georgia won Junior Precision Aerobatic Championship team trials Dondi Garrison R Falkville Alabama came second above picture Randy Smith Snellville Georgia cranks up original INTREPID SV-12 two past World Champions Paul Walker Bill Werwage help out Randy engine expert Aero Products produces excellent Stunt engines winners Model Aviation n ahove L-R Lewis Pace VP Illinois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-OSes Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Mlaaouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MD 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MD 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MD 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Canton IL Ingersol Airport site Heart Illinois Scale Masters Qualifier August 12th 13th First second place winners expert division pair B-25s Greg Hahn placed first left Hal Parenti placed second right Multi engines seem way go Static judging done Saturday morning afternoon devoted two rounds flying Flying began again Sunday morning two rounds being flown Picture information H Parenti Goshen IN Hows active modeler Leon Stroman learned fly RC age 80 Leon holding planes has built about 10 planes last 6 years belongs Millersburg RC Modelers Elkart County Flightmasters Picture information courtesy James Miller Chicago IL Pictured top five winners 1995 Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest held 29th 30th July left right 1st place Mark Rudner California 2nd place Mack Henry Tennessee 3rd place Steve Kott Michigan 4th place Matt Stewart Tennessee 5th place Bob Burch Illinois Picture information Bud Bodzioch Country Club Hills IL John Kallend AVP District VI sent following information about Suburban Aeroclub Chicago SAC larger clubs Chicago area about 200 members Three events pictured Joe Price co-CD Watt Electric Fly-IN shows mini electric fun-fly plane January 1996 167 Chuck Smith prepares start engine Indianapolis IN couple photos Ray C Memorial Giant Scale Fly-in West Side R/C Modelers Club David hosted SAC ps sent along points out flying field next Colts training camp pictures clubs float-fly September 9th small part ninety members pictured well Jerry Shborts Mural Seamaster 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 MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerfon Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 week today will start winter activities around traditional Indian City RIC Clubs Swop Meet have hard time realising time has arrived late year because weather has very good flying almost tradition have first snow showers during clubs swop meet first weekend November popular events Brillion Swop Auction Wisconsin planned attend has same date last EC Meeting year shall have pass up Meanwhile shall get meet several officers Chicagos RCHTA Show its central point easy get western area District VII can meet AMA personnel show new seasons activities comes familiar election officers clubs already have read newsletters some officers re upping some have flavour being burned out newsletter editors tops prizes closely followed other board members Give some time club help ease burden please dont complain about volunteers actions unless want job annual banquets gatherings take time remember yearwe seem losing longtime valuable members short moment reflection helps bring contributions mind hope voted AMAs election Its very important use power decide what happens AMA AMA YOUR Academy can make difference still have quantity 90 9 decals available send copy clubs field rules has statement noise control few weeks ago travelled Muncie attend PADCOM meeting very rewarding see free-flight community helping develop site activity other activities too have contributed ideas directed funds add interior roads will increase useable acreage although national site great perfect activity its own groups have compromise desires providing extra funds SIGs will have much dream place fly Meanwhile am sewing ailerons onto antique Taurus Jim Northmore gave sewing original best way hinge surfaces built no less seven Tauruses before moving onto Altair will flying spring reed though also have plans Vic Husacs Altair computer will complete winter building job next year airplane has wing thickness 22% what flyer Model Aviation Stage Center Muncie national site few weeks before F3D event Smooth asphalt Jim Lapham followed Steve Mozerquitz Muncie national sitetreading very carefully around Steves model Dave Hooks back plane Lear Liner 11 feet 2 inches long has nine-foot wing Two 0S 61 engines Flew 6-11-95 Seven months construction Another Sig Cadet Tulip City member daughter Tulip City squad mall show Assistant VP Don Bentfield Muncie admiring discussing local modelersAVP Jean Lasik Sig Cadet Extra 300Tulip City mall show • 1 11 [s inummu i 1 i] 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma / Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate vice presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 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 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Two club newsletters received past week expressed such diverse views AMA feel pertinent share comments expressed own feelings Texas City R/C Newsletter AMA has said will pick up $250000 covered insurance paid after insureds household insurance amount paid other modeling organization has paid Whew GMA AMA tries way world keep paying ---End quote read reread comment total dismay say least Probably 90% membership has some kind home owners policy affords some sort coverage Since OUR AMA operates non-profit organization doesnt make sense utilize coverage paying carry no other insurance AMA coverage primary Period simply cannot see can construed trying way keep paying Now BRRCC flypaper Baton Rouge RIC Club Rick Whitlow Editor telling pretty bad accident experieced As usual need Emergency Room its crowded wait doctor finally saw us X-Ray s done stiched up informed pointer finger fractured should go see orthopedic specialist Monday make long story short yeah right everything fine will heal up good bad started personal insurance covered about half everything Just lark called AMA ask insurance coverage talked about medical lady answered phone said course explained what happended said would send forms would cover everything personal insurance wouldnt Thats pretty dam good Heck thatll buy another plane! Anyway told story help realize no matter careful can happen you can avoid try fly too fatigued distracted Another nice aside AMA insurance need believe its nice have See what mean diverse views same subject AMA run modelers modelers Executive council its Board Directors member am directly responsible first foremost January1996 169 Oops Jim Gray does one-wheeler 1/a-scale J-3 cub Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Jims J-3 has won Best Show Faust Parker launching 114A Lucky Lindy AMA Nats Muncie Once kicking specialist NFL hes totally involved FF power events Dr Chas Monet flew gorgeous Mr Mulligan Elk City Oklahoma fun-fly Span 103 inches Quadra 42 up front Another great Scale model Dr Monet 791/a-inch 109 has ST 2500 Charles member TORKS Oklahoma City Bob Combs has consistent competitor over 30 years has developed Bobcat design sizes since flying starduster 900 19 67 Nats MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 very nice Pitts Special seen Elk City fun-fly Tom Gammond TORKS powers ST 3000 mi 1 11 [s ULU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraaka / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvads CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Dottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 News North Dakota Dakota Skymasters host successful Fun-Fly Held Sunday August 13 Casselton Regional Airport Fun Fly sponsored Dakota SkyMasters local radiocontrolled airplane club Local men among winners competitions total 34 fliers entered three events according contest director Paul Kegel Fargo Several participants entered airplane too says Dakota SkyMasters president Al Foell Casselton Prizes awarded first place taking second third fourth recognized timed flight event Scott Genoch Mapleton took top honors perfect time 900 seconds Other placewinners Bob Davie Fargo second Rick Jackson Thompson third Ron Konoske Pelican Rapids MN fourth glow plug race flyer has insert glow plug airplane fly around spotter ground land plane remove glow plug again end time Bill Kapaun Casselton took first place second went Glenn Nyhus Fargo Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN third Mark Pueppke Casselton won fourth Kapauns winning time 541 seconds Tom Davis Fergus Falls MN won first 4 feet second-place winner James Meyer Moorhead MN inchand-a-half further away Third went Bryon Parker Mapleton fourth won Manfred Decker Wahpeton Giant Scale Report years IMAA Giant Scale Fun-Fly went quite well considering rain weeks leading up Fun-Fly roadconstruction mess 25 registered pilots weather sunny both days light-and-variable winds often does happen Especially rain forecast Saturday Saturday flying started out slowly made up Sunday pilots flying over 40 flights Only mishap recorded Elmer York folded wing about 2 minutes after takeoff would like thank everyone helped make event success Doug Cunning Assistant Event Director Bob Schwab David Greathouse work impound Bob Jordan Lawrence Sparks work safety inspectors Don Svoboda numerous errands Paul Wendt signs direct people field finally Paul Wanda Cooper another great concession stand way biplane raffle won Brent Jensen Thanks again great contest Loveland Colorado Big Bird Rally third weekend August Remember next year Love-Air R/C Club hosted 67 pilots four states Rocky Mountain region Perfect weather graced Kness Field taxiways proudly displayed 106 airplanes Saturday morning commenced Lloyd McConnells safety orientation meeting Jack Bugg introduced pilots Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Nebraska Shyness wore off quickly engines revved skies filled three five airplanes time Mark Smith managed raffles hourly drawings wealth donated prizes ranging gallons fuel quarter-scale airplane kits pilots could enhance odds adding another chance flight Mark sure knows motivate people take skies Producing two-day event like BigBird Rally takes resources Seed money comes club some revenue raised through raffle ticket sales entry fees food salesThe important resource however volunteer manpower Club members generously give timenot two days event also planning meetings soliciting donations setup cleanup post-event review offer suggestions improvements future rallies Some rewards being part team produce successful rally make new friends recognized following members volunteered services Food Tom Winegarden Ken Willson Doug Christine Idler Darwin Idlen Rebekah Wheeler Parking Dennis Spencer Dave Weitzel Larry Pratt Dave Chambers PA System Moe Mekelburg Announcer Jack Bugg CD Lloyd McConnell Mark Smith Raffles Tim Yantis Gene Casa Frequency Control Bob Perkins Vic Stauffer Ed Russell Rich Meyer family Byron Ruberson Saturday Night Dinner Michael Tillotson Dond Pitz Photos Gene Burmeister Gilber Wheeler Safety Inspection Kenny Otto John Dalton Before-and-after cleanup club members Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC 170 Model Aviation Nebraska News Colorado Lloyd McConnell Jack Bugg adjourn control tower oversee flight operations Generally fliers would find Jack microphone flightilne interviewing pilots Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702876-0912 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy MaresSanta Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Congratulations go out month 1995 US F3D Pylon team Comprised almost entirely District X members US team took second place Pylon World Championships flown AMA National Flying Center Muncie Indiana August 1216 individual competition Dave Shadel Gardnerville Nevada took home gold championship trophy now-reigning 1995 F3D Pylon World Champion Also June 10 1995 Ron Clem San Diego California attempted set new world straight-line record 428 miles nonstop radio controlled flight recordsetting flight pending AMA FAI certification originated Ocotillo California terminated Lordsburg New Mexico 10 hours later following Letter Editor Ron Clem provided Don Westergren Editor Hangar News newsletter First Weedwacker Aero Squadron Lakeside California Just quick note regarding recent world record being set 1 set world record straight-line distance piston-powered aircraft June 10 1995 L crew flew Ocotillo CA Lordsburg NM flight required 10/2 hours en route landed Lordsburg airport aircraft 1 /2 ounces offuel left aircraft plansbuilt Desperado 25-year-old Flying Models plans powered Irvine 20 diesel As can imagine took lot planning considerable expense would like emphasize first-class TEAM operation evetything went pretty smoothly after got airborne some difficulty getting off ground due tire rubbing wheel well belly tire aircraft damaged prior attempts take off aft belly areap robably rock Three stringers broken no material handy repair What did what red-blooded American boy would grabbed duct tape forced hand launch turned out easier trying take off asphalt first three hours kept waiting tail fall off After stopped worrying flight pretty much uneventful exception attempted attack falcon feathered kind tremendous traffic going through Tucson another near-head-on unidentified bird good size went knife-edge pulled LOT tailevator get out way swear asleep copilot hard time keeping eyes drying out back seat LeBaron convertible after awhile hard time focusing Iflew last 100 miles sheer detennination knew instinctively running desperately low fuel landed Lordsburg celebrating d just broken Maynard Hills record alniost 100 miles dflown 481 miles really could get 428 distance straight line process submitting dossier AMA FAIfor certification crew Bob Murphy Blake Gookin Bill Clem Jack Cobb Contest Director Valley Flyer George Finch principal players large undertaking couldnt have done Im very grateful contributions time personal expense Behind Scene~ Don Westergren Incidentally Ron declare flight attempt takeoff landing locations week advance landing intersection two runways Lordsburg airport Thats exactly landed crowd waiting arrive show close flight worked out Ron started 68 ounces offuel several aborted takeoff attempts before hand launching refueling landed ounces offuel remaining about 10 minutes offuel could fly up 7/2 miles key THEY DID IT Ron due congratulationsforputting together superb team conceptualizing record attempt whole team deserves congratulations doing setting record Thanks Don report congratulations Ron Clem team tremendous effort success Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn January1996 171 Associate Vice Presidents World Record holders Blake Cookin pilot Ron Clem wait launch OK CD George Finch pictured World Champion Dave Shadel caller Jim Shinohara top podium awarded gold medal Championship Trophy 1995 F3D Pylon World Championship US F3D Pylon Team Back Rusty Van Baren Hanford CA Bruce Thomson Las Vegas NV Gary Hover Visalla CA Lou Rodriguez Pleasanton CA Clark Wade Chicago IL Ron Schorr North Hollywood CA Front Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CA Dave Shadel Gardnerville NV Richard Verano Carson CA Joe Harter pictured F4U Corsair won both Judges Choice Spectators Choice First Weedwacker Aero Squadrons Fun Scale Fly-in July 29 Cactus Park flying site Lakeside California event raised over $500 1995 Toys Tots Campaign Congratulations Contest Director Lee Main Aero Squadron RC Club Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 esociaie vice rresiaents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 96052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 66 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96664 Gil Horstman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 pictures supplied Claude Tanner Indoor flying Wilder ID John Kanga right gets twin Wagner Cub ready flight Bob Becker fine-tunes profile Hellcat Randy Motley launches low cal racer Racing again Sig SUPERSPORT inexpensive engine get fun racing Look group start up next spring get yours race-ready early Bruce Hadella Pres Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls MT wrote about clubs summer activity included three successful meets 2nd Pattern meet second edition Fan Fly Stanford 1st ever Big Bird meet well received theyll again next year Bruce included picture Alan Kass Big Sky Montana fine Morrisey Bravo done British colours Allen has another winner Art Grabow built Goldberg Freedom 20 use Everett area DARE program original plan use plane during assemblies local schools good attention getter Art talked Tim Abel Tims Bike Hobby Shop about Tim promptly donated HP 21 project held discussion get radio Lee Cowan radio sell walked Lee listened donated radio Heres Tim holding plane original plan use A/C schools hasnt happened yet has shown Fly-Ins Model Shows Mall shows other gatherings people really gets peoples attention program youre aware get keep kids off drugs Art does lot work kids risk past president Snohomish Co MADD plane success has retired its hangar ceiling Tims shop Art especially wanted put thanks Tim Abel help project Art says Tim like always ready help people way can youre having problems hes help Tim dedicated promoting hobby because believes its benefits hobby shop owners like Tim deserve support Arts building Stafford Ercoupe based local aircraft use program turns out Jack Stafford taught Art fly model planes Small world lovers Microhenrys Ed Henry has just published book cartoons Try Supply & Service AMA HQ write directly Ed Box 58 St Peters MO 63376 book $995 add $160 postage & handling * 172 Model Aviation Vincents fine launch perfect first last flight Foggy Moorheads Red Zephyr Clarence Bull tweaked engine life handed plane Dave during activities Foggys honor Aug 20 NW FF Champs Benton Co Club SUPERSPORT