A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 interesting item newspaper today subject pollution type pollution have involved solving quite some years now general public others other hand apparently very aware existence hazards pollutant Perhaps have become immune effects pollutant perhaps have become overwhelmed no longer has lasting effect think rate other hand encounter altogether too individuals affected pollutant average aeromodeler What dreadful pollutant article says has linked health disorders yet hyper-health conscious society receives scant attention has changed American experience degree would astound modern day Rip van Winkle waking trans-generational doze yet environmentally conscious country barely public agenda pollutant noise Boston Sunday Globe 2 June would seem statements Globe true aeromodeling field victims very selective attention also possible course complaints concerning activities complacent about noise others metropolitan areas Perhaps other reasons attention receive occasions event probably complain about some noise aspects surroundings comparative understanding pollutants guilty spreading well major thrust of time may come will under much scrutiny point time have existing proposals recommendations sound levels model aircraft engines have federal documents since back 1970 era statements requiring compliance within some given number years never follow up best evidence available fortunate us because single engine capable meeting requirements point very few would meet requirements late date requirements very stringent say least problem just model aircraft engines application rules affected almost everything utilizing internal combustion engines burden compliance always placed upon shoulders user Some thinking certainly still around can know hear Fred Erickson making MCC engines testing federal government lawn mowers Other state agencies studying improved engine silencers some cases catalytic converters engines lawn mowers other devices Some localities have established cut-off dates complying noise ordinances regards weed whackers chain saws leaf blowers such home commercial equipment increased activity can necessarily bode well us have fair number individuals hard work looking solutions fact remains engine manufacturers provide type adequate silencers meet recommended levels Academy also much Europe Much blame rests userUS demand adequate equipment manufacturer expect some after market individual provide us something usable certainly some doing giant models special problem growing because growth group fliers major difficulty demand something will serve purpose want unit fit completely F-51 nose cowling along G-62 engine some larger unit can appreciate takes particular shape design order fit work really lower sound levels What small manufacturer can possibly meet needs relatively small sales off chance does fact come up something useful complain about cost October 1996 141 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Continued page 143 cii Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place July 81996 Executive Council meeting MOTION E McCollough XI moved J Grigg II seconded title Assistant Vice President eliminated Motion passed 11 yes 2 no VX MOTION II D Krafft moved C Bauer VI seconded 1 Fence off pond near By-pass soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose split rail fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing Motion passed 9 yes 4 no IIIIVVIIX MOTION III D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded drop theft vandalism portion policy increase fire portion much possible premium exceed $6000 Motion failed 2 yes EVPI 11 no MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded allocate $4000 have no six additional pylon barrier tests completed next three months Motion passed 12 yes 1 no VI MOTION V E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded recommendations Scholarship Committee accepted Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI J Grigg II moved B Brown III seconded policy mail votes submitted accepted amended Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent IX MOTION VII C Bauer VII moved G Aldrich VIII seconded adult membership dues increased $6 1997 $3 discount received election cut-off date Motion passed 10 yes 3 no VXXI MOTION VIII J McNeill IV moved J Grigg II seconded AMA Chartered clubs now referred club number club name secondary reference Motion passed 12 yes 1 absent NAA MOTION IX G Aldrich VIII moved C Bauer VI seconded minutes Nominating Committee accepted amended Motion passed 11 yes 1 absent V MOTION X E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded next Executive Council meeting held November 16 17 1996 Muncie Motion passed 11 yes 1 no 1 absentV 142 Model Aviation w L7 given Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 years aeromodeler dont think have spent long time awe surrounding have just spent AMAs Celebration Eagles Tremendous crowds people nearly famous infamous part early development model aviation Maxwell Bassett Joe Kovel Frank Tlush Bill Brown list goes Special reunions held lot groups including old Purdue Aeromodellers Neil Armstrong part group after visiting Control Line R/C venues last seen having ball helping neighborhood youth get FF model perform Without exaggeration couldnt move running someone name recognized early days activity started Friday night dinner former Presidents AMA 10 13 surviving Presidents affair can imagined war stories flew far wide some cases deep interesting note stories involve old Navy Nats Keith Storey earliest President having president 1953-56 Boy young president Probably youngest ever late TWENTIES served grand night enjoyed next day dawned beautifully Mother nature must have considered role history model aviation decided give us break weather absolutely beautiful day Saturday conceivable kind model airplane flown some vintage some modem far often being flown vintage pilot Saturday night reception AMA Museum held comers AMAs night shine artifacts history aeromodeling very people created overheard guy refer crowd walking artifacts wasnt far wrong say far off world would understatement reality has its ways winning out Right middle of AMA member came up informed showers back building would drip out water stand suit tie greeting icons past guy comes up Now have no doubt problem real also would want downplay necessity get fixed thought did quite well keep straight face sympathize guys problem assure him would have maintenance people look wife however didnt well turned around look after guy moved finally spotted halfway across room corner roaring laughing Such trials being President also makes great stories gatherings like Friday nights Oh . shower head . good pressure clogged up calcium common hard water staff finally kicked us out well after scheduled closing Sunday dawned bright again Mother Nature really watching over us flying stories greeting old friends meeting icons past Sunday nights banquet will go down best ever 418 people attendance just number people hut got introduce Hall Fame members present very long list about 40 Good food good folks short speeches make great banquet did very well hey two out three isnt bad Four new members Hall Fame inducted Art Laneau Joe Bridi Bill Cannon Dave Platt also got present AMA Fellowships two very special ladies Rae Underwood Bev Wisniewski As night drew close feeling no wanted let go realized taken part extremely historic gathering obvious also could probably never happen again due age health of participants tough letting go sure great have part Monday dawned reality really set chair Executive Council meeting Im running out time battery space go over details meeting tasked duty Executive Council announce membership have forced raise dues slightly Inflation although has slight has still driven up cost providing services has three years since last increase 4% inflation does take its toll Executive Council voted raise dues Adult categories $6 also voted allow renewals before voting deadline cant remember exactly what date year processed half increase $3 am sure last thing want hear choice create deficit budget raise dues still hope AMA can become less dependent dues income future d/Crispin Continued page 141 ultimate question equip airplane silencer propeller operate within reasonable rpm give up flying home field fly Fly-In events regional airport can plan everything activity around such site leave home field electric soaring smaller engines have hushed Eventually should have MCC Full Expansion engines alleviate some problem now provide solution large relatively high turning engines Some answers rest within own operation Answer questions own application Am using best propeller flying rpm very minimum provides best overall performance particular aircraft full-scale aircraft compromise using fixed-pitch propellers really need maximum possible rpm throughout flight Through flight engine really revving beyond its efficient rpm Can get climb performance needed lower rpm Have done possible lower exhaust noise installation What else can lower sound levels Should really concerned about neighbors What about potential damage own hearing ability Stop answer questions attempt comply answers will probably go long way toward solving particular problem questions come time concern individual applications answer often difficult must answer general terms specific needs does always solve problem engine manufacturers must help way will happen push solutions important thing recognize situation will improve Neither clubs nor Academy will able involved court cases will certainly much future today supporting information result favor relatively few individuals heard sessions local governmental agencies can overcome responses entire club doubt have bide time will surely meet situation face-to-face result will often liking ber1996 143 y tne I-resiaent tne Academy Model Aeronautics U 51U i- iej tU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 couple previous columns threatened fact would start sharing some numbers audit realize going about exciting dullest thing can think of few though out would interested since job have what want share you may find extremely boring would like say you would look just little bit will see get down increase net assets beginning have increase means have no excess revenues over expenses As mentioned past inflation works AMA just like works household going have something line adjustment dues hope will understand necessity pay small increase continue have right fly covered insurance get magazine other things AMA does foster great hobby/sport Please read column completely through because end effort comic relief get far will need some relief looking revenues quite easy see vast majority money comes memberships what would expect view fact nature organization Club charter fees event sanctions insurance items come memberships large amount supplies souvenir sales also comes same source Operating expenditures required $4101634 next column will give breakdown operating expenses can see lot things AMA does Other revenue consisted 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent Net Assets Released Restrictions OTHER REVENUE Interest income Crop income Rental income Gain sales assets Insurance proceeds Royalties Unrelated business income tax benefit Other revenue Total $19155628%$18591228%EXPENSES 53527091317602Operating expenses 82062122531703Model Aviation 2084603-00magazine direct costs 6500010-00Supply souvenir costs 5000007-00Depreciation amortization Officer services 5725014531807including magazines 2270903611401Committees National Championship contest A573 2Th$741 6748734 1000 66253 1000 4101634608 4126352 617 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 14605 6642168 2861602027 0832795 49193106 26 155567 05 22332 02 3669 9846 168 872 Contributions up substantially over year before amounted $182065 generous bequest Estate Thomas McLaughlan received amount $150000 us should include AMA wills Statement Activities taken audit report presented below THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTiVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994 19951994 Amount Percent Amount Percent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS106566 OTHER REVENUE NET INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NEW ASSETS 1651318177 2897104219 3962765857939487 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions182065 Dividends48 Net assets released restrictions169571 INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 6579163 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 $5629866843% 1259301 8217412 3255005 7586811 734408110 92412L5 666487 1 997 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 272590604 00-00 251718203 1254202872401 40881860%58811888% 6054248 56463066 5466130 $6054248 See notes financial statements having comparative numbers can see changes 1994 1995 changes tell quite story about what costs going up rapidly doing really let understand AMA render service has expand certain areas thing rather interesting operating expenses Headquarters actually dropped $4126352 1994 year $4101634 1995 year comment statement activities has extremely limited hope enough get information want almost like saying Are having fun yet might have some other questions just drop note will happy get answers Now time so-called comic relief Several guys talking asked question hire accountant Another guy said Oh its really quite simple go accountant ask him What 2 ys Four leave immediately go next accountant ask him What 2 2 gets calculator logarithms things available him table form works up answer 3999999 say Thank very much leave go next guy ask him much 22 says Now before begin work what want hire Until later Model Aviation 7125 17182 03 239 05 29 23 03 07 923 Talk about busy month After several months rain putting maintenance department behind schedule have busy preparing flying seasonespecially big events Celebration Eagles course Nationals never envisioned preparation involved special thanks goes Competitions Department Maintenance Department John Worth Julie Evans Jay Mealy hours have worked make events pleasant experience everyone also other volunteers helped John Worth Celebration Eagles Now brief overview well Celebration Eagles went full coverage will next issue Model Aviation 400 participants weather great commaradie better anything have ever seen Friday night current President Dave Brown hosted dinner honor AMAs Past Presidents great see group individuals tableKeith Storey Claude McCollough Maynard Hill John Patton John Grigg Cliff Weirick John Worthreminisce over past years experience far Academy has come individuals have seen other years wonderful experience since some individuals name others have great pleasure meeting working next day better weather cooperated flying began 9 am continued until 3 pm time everyone went home clean up attend nice reception held AMA Museum believe everyone impressed AMA Museum see organization has come far 60 years pictures taken Im sure will show up other columns Sunday samegreat weather plenty flying day concluded banquet held honor members attendedwell over 400 Awards given several individuals Bev Wisniewski Rae Underwood made AMA Fellows am sure have worked waited Nats Trade shows two lovely ladies Bev will retire year being Control Line Director Nationals understand has just recently placed Control Line contest board District X am sure both ladies will continue donate time serving membership volunteer roles trade shows kind hated see weekend end Everyone pleasant much fun AMA developing plan continue get group together meet often sixty years Nationals first week Contestants started arrive Sunday start flying Mondaysd far good 900 members registered 1996 Nationals Oh yesin between two events managed have Nominating Committee meeting Executive Council meeting Results located elsewhere issue Since above items will covered other parts magazine would like take space describe dedication new flying field Kentucky Sunday June 23 1996 date will remembered AMA members state Kentucky beyond date new flying site dedicated E P Tom Sawyer State Park Louisvillethe culmination three years hard work devotion part River City Radio Controllers president Mr Lewis Patton reward lease Park allowing development new flying facility provisions club continue activities Ms Rita Stosberg Park Manager described truly recreational beneficial community . Ms Stosberg state dignitaries present momentous occasion Through participation message sent state Kentucky willing work local clubs provide flying facilities accessible its residents possible because positive impact model aviation has lives involved sport Others attendance representing state Kentucky Sen Julie Rose Rep Jim Zimmerman Rep Dave Stengel Commissioner Kentucky Department Parks Mary Rae Oaken Commissioner Russ Maple Rep Bob DeWeese President Sawyer State Park Board Trustees Mr Larry Hecht last certainly least Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Lt Governor Henry indeed supporter project beginning effort interest new field dedicated name Academy Model Aeronautics involved project beginning levels worked supporting efforts River City Radio Controllers supplying information guidance input Representing AMA Jay Mealy Julie Evans Jim Sears Charlie Bauer project cooperative effort between AMA RCRC real legwork being done local modelers Academy helped fill gaps speak needed important lessons learned experience securing new flying sites requires teamwork significant amount time effort something happens overnight quick fix exists Also image local club projects community becoming more important because club going maintain flying site day age must have support members neighbors well accomplish must valuable part community project other related topics will included proposed series articles flying sites will soon appear Model Aviation until congratulations River City Radio Controllers accomplishment example have set others aspirations. ber1996 145 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Lewis Patton L president River City Radio Controllers Kentucky Lt Gay Stephen L Henry cut ribbon open new flying field Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 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 495th SQUADRON spring club hosts static show scale aircraft meeting place gives modelers chance show winters work socialize year weather horrible however 16 builders brought models display have pictures of however list below submitted ART ALFONO show organizer Bill Salter Paal Ranville Ruane Crommet Charlie Mr Waco Nelson Ron Gagner Jack Buckley li-v Searle Vein Naulk Lindsey Smith Ed Omiccioli Bill Dimpfl Dick Carlson Ralph Dionne Bill Washburn Jim Mahoney Art Alfono Fokker D-VIII P-61 Black Widow Travel Aire Waco YIvIF Mitsubishi Zero Hawker Sea Fury Neiuport 28 Roland C-2 Howard DGA FW 190D9 Tiger Moth Douglas SBD-l Daunfless Catalina MK WA Ryan Navion B-25 Pitts Special Thanks braved weather bring aircraft others may enjoy WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION bases scheduled closed fall 1997 shame contributes greatly local economy also seem very community oriented air show year year Blue Angels fly portion canceled talk having last show next summer base will missed picture part display hangar 146 Model Aviation Salters Fokker DVIII Bill Washburns Ryan Navion Ralph Dionne grandson Robert 85 years old Ralph person provides snacks 495th functions does extremely good job Robert building PBY Ron Gagners Zero Dick Carisens Douglas Dauntless very good cockpit detail airplane built few months Ruanne Crommets Travel Aire Jim Mahoneys B-25 Charlie Nelson Waco YMF Vein Naulks Roland R2 District VP part AMA display people seemed very interested models airplane Bridi Dirty Birdie New Jereey/ New York/ Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jusclrkus 59 Livivgstorr Street St James NY 11780 Ste 862-OSAS Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HighIstows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 80X 685 APO AE 09703 Wee Ge Coa 65 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-t 309 Vince Juliano 16 Shamrock Road Rocky Pvint NY 1 t778 George Baso Maple Love Hyde Park NY t2538 Adam Sattler 41 PerryAvenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 1303t Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 51 Ogdenbarg NY 13669-0061 Bill Miller PO 905 335 Priecetos Janclivo NJ 06550 Freqasocy Coordinator Ion Sacker 2062 Rabb6 Lane Phoesia NY 13t35-9507 3t5 695-2449 Fun Photos Model aviation always best remembered photos take save own private aviation annals fortunate District II have whole gaggle amateur photogs bunch kind thing thoughtfully send shots published column diorama Old Rhinebeck aerodrome set up Mall show earlier year part club project along various other model displays may notice models diorama Free Flight move upstate Rochester NY areas fly local county park first picture yours troly chatting Don Steeb Radio Control Club Rochester President during event am RC event wearing Brookl Skyscraper shirt quite normal thing Paul Weigand modeler extraordinaire flier equal better quality explains building skills some local spectators stopped visit event WELL attended Paul Weigand likes model difficult about German rocket powered aircraft WW II fame pretty litfie electric powered job keep noise down save lots money liquid fuel nothing graceful air well flown well finished biplane two fine examples flown RCCR meet Everybody wants get older celebration Don Steebs 67th birthday anniversary sure venue looks cottages county park Until next month runway clear ber1996 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426 610 409-0129 Frank NoIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Indoor Free Flight Nats modelers District III can proud Ron Ganser effort 96 Indoor Nats did win first place rubber scale also won first autogiro Also included win list second peanut ROG Sixty years modeling experience has also provided experience establish several national records Congratulations Ron Fun Fly Recently visited Fun Fly event Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Clubs field Selinsgrove enjoyment exhibited participants brought back thoughts good old days events very simple did require highly specialized equipment Simpy stated event anyone could fly Bob Rachau contest director explained event test rules scoring events used National Competition Fun Fly Associations National Championship Carlisle championship should very enjoyable Findlay Flying Circuits Findlay Flying Circuits can extremely proud first Big Bird Fly-In hugh success AVP Joe Vislay reports Everything run old hand Celebration Eagles may realize great deal AMA history resides within district Celebration Eagles celebration Muncie provided catalyst District Ill Eagles reunite following pictures provide some insight Model Aviation er AMA president Don Lowe L chats participants Gary Chudenski Jim Hubbard discuss days activity Findlay Some attendees District Ill Steve Bellman Findlays safety inspector Ron Ganser beautiful 1911 Cessna Eldon Ridniger prepares Supercub three photos above show few models brought Celebration Eagles Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 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 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 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 CLUB RECOGNITION Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club certainly oldest radio control clubs continuous operation operate flying site west side Salem Virginia far off Interstate 81 field has use years should continue serve club well years come site sits between river industrial site rail line highway between populated areas field itself used time small full scale grass airstrip club does have sound level limits notwithstanding nature area potential over ifight area beyond rail line small however such activity did occur times past always among us good idea just far away aircraft being flown number flights over populated area did bring some complaints club has grown over years rather steady pace April membership stood 102 passes 100 first time club history Adrian Parris current club president Photo number shows Lany Short first twin engine aircraft fly field years aircraft model A-26 number giant models have adequate sound lowering devices has resulted major change club activities annual IMAA Fly-In has changed Fun Fly/Tailgate Swap event held year September RVRCC has sponsored Swap Shop/Auction event eighteen years making longest running events type District event has held three different locations mainly due space requirements attendance down some year has constantly drawn very good crowd auction time very large part event has slowly become smaller over past several years Photo number two shows some Swap Shop area activity starting year Swap Shop also includes static display competition big winner year Bob Phillips model US Navy N25-3 powered Technopower seven cylinder engine took category award Peoples Choice Award DANVILLE Danville IMAA Fly-In very successful weather cooperated yearno rain did mean night flying excellent big news Danville 1998 Rally Giants will once again held site best flying best supported community HARRISONBURG Valley Shenandoah Radio Control Club has hosted fly-in type event number years year format changed IMAA event dropping event Roanoke valley Club probably instrumental increasing attendance site event included banquet year TOC flier well known designer Dave Patrick guest speaker Dave also showed off some flying skills visiting fliers spectators CELEBRATION OF EAGLES1936-1996 Celebration Eagles took place 7-8 July what event tumed out feel sure nothing good will said affair nothing good will result being held time unfortunate thing about event some early members unable attend gone presence well major point attending Celebration reunion large number unprecedented after much fifty years separation Quite some number individuals active long before AMA formed case Bert Pond going backasfaras 1913 District IV well represented group some unable attend District Three past Presidents Academy attended DistrictMaynard Hill John Patton John Worth also large group Hall Fame members District attended well Over four hundred people banquet Sunday evening just give some idea size group reception AIvIA Museum Saturday evening also well attended attendees also designers aircraft display some people changed model aviation forever United States engine men Bill Brown gave us first practical gas engine Frank flush brother Charles helped take away Bills monopoly competition John Brodbeck years primary engines choice events also proving company United States still manufacturing some best founders Academy famous names Free Flight Early Radio Control well Maxwell Bassett flying talking old times Maxwell changed face competition flew first aircraft powered gasoline engineThe Brown class model assumed rubber powered next year separate classes went next big stride Radio Control Joe Kovel led way us followed over years Joe seen flying copy original several times over weekend original hangs Museum Other designers note also present taking active part event too list short space include long careers model aviation such Sal Taibi Powerhouse fame Sal still actively competes still drives 1956 vintage Chevy over 700000 miles An honest companion hauling planes gear around country others made exciting wonderful weekendprobably never seen again weather great although bit warm some ersation outstanding chance meet old friends ajoy behold meetings first time 40 50 years opportunity talk Neil Armstrong AMA member model builder astronaut first man step moon What could ask weekend ber1996 149 potentiat br overttlgtlt resulting complaints increased increased sizes aircraft fact fact large U I] [ mu 14 Ls] 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice PresIdents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pemyano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 36682 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36538 Karl Hansel 383 Bdarwood 8157 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 286 Huntridee Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 D John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Toni Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 5360 Pine Circle Cumming GA 30131 Lea Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen PL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 WE HAVE JUST HAD another AMA Council meeting voted what * Motion eliminate appointed office ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Passed Asst VP office eliminated vote no * Motion 1 Fence off rear pond chain link fencing soon possible 2 Have PADCOM meet Greg determine final plans front pond enclose suitable fencing whole project should done soon possible An alternative would enclose temporary fencing voted yes Motion passed * The Insurance Committee recommended drop theft vandalism portion members insurance policy increase fire portion policy premium exceed $600000 Motion failed voted no * Motion Spend $400000 cage tests further determine safety judge cages RC Racing voted yes Passed * Motion Accept recommendation Scholarship Committee scholarships $17000I voted yes Passed Scholarships very important encourage further higher education deserving young modelers AMA money sent school student recipient * Mail Voting System Intended expedite AMA business expected non-controversial mail ballot system voted no motion passed * Motion Henceforth beginning immediately 1997 Chartered Club renewals wording used identify Club will modified somewhat will include phrase Club Number After Club chartered re-chartered will referred AMA Chapter Club Number so-and-so voted yes Motion passed So much July Council meeting What am going explain next very important club looking flying field hope will pay attention club desperate new flying field want take magazine next club meeting read paragraph out club members Now pay attention . Several years ago AMA made up video tape 19 minutes called PARTNERSHIPS takes viewer over 4 flying fields explains individual local clubs have able cooperate Park officials acquire maintain beautiful flying fields local government property video makes 4 stops East coast West coast Amazingly persons talking tape Park Directors Managers club members Park Director gives name probably still business anyone can call him talk him Beginning Gil Kingsbury Director Parks Fredrick County Maryland Harvey Brink Park Manager Corps Engineers Federally owned Milford Dam Kansas thence Colorado speech Gary Buffington Park Manager Chatfield State Recreation Area finally Sacramento California statement Gene Andal Parks Director Sacramento County 4 people listed National Recreation Parks Association national directory NRPA AMA member NRPA did know tape acquiring flying sites existed until few days ago Its purpose show prospective land owner trying get him let use field flying site speaks out powerfully model airplane flyer AMA officials mailed copy temporarily returned cleverly took across town Birmingham big batch duplicates dubbed Now have huge box paid money have charged off annual VP budget expense money paid dues So its money So living District V wants PARTNERSHIP tape explain land owner good write will mail FREE will pay shipping will cost nothing can keep forever Same booklet HOW TO GET AND KEEP FLYING SITES AMA RULE BOOK need write got em have mailed off nearly 100 FLYING SITES books far touchy subject let tell confidentially what Bill Bell wrote last week . Like us South Florida losing fields Palm Bay etc Dave Williams said booklet sent him helpful obtaining use area Please send copy GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES Because age loss fields Im sure theres years left us FF RC Too few resources . r up Bill way have some very dedicated hardworking Associate Vice Presidents District V Much respected Wilbelmina Chisatz Knoxville Tennessee wants see snap John Heard member KCRC club Knoxville explaining model airplanes bus load school children Next picture provided Dist V Assist VP Bill Haywood Foley Ala Dick Ashman Don Hanenkrat Bill Cleveland Phil Colquette Jim Wolf Bill Haywood himself Nick Neville occasion Nick Neville Day FlyIn Nick designed planes Lastly photo Assoc VP Joe Micalizzis flying field day before bulldozed back dirt Shown L-R Rafael Zaiter Christian Zaiter Douglas Platt Club Treasurer Sharon Platt Club VP Irving Platt Herman Ruiz Louis Rodriguez saying good-by Demajagua RC flying field Good field Model Aviation a / Kentucky / Charlie Bauer Vice President torridge IL E-Mail Internet harliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Weatcheater 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 Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr IA #2 Floriseant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jeflerson Kanaaa City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 618W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Batavia IL highlights year Fermilab Barnstormers Club # 616 hosting annual Delta Dart night goal introduce model building friends neighbors co-workers course children distributed 58 Delta Dart kits year largest crowd yet Following building trimming flight duration contest enjoyed both guests Barnstormer club members prize awarded contest participant under age 18 success Barnstonners enjoyed hosting Delta Dart night due planning hard work number club members Ingenious fixtures created used pre-cut Delta Dart sticks sticks color coded assembled kits Prize donations solicited hobby industry well purchased Building supplies gathered purchased work planning paid off smooth-running event brought lots smiles old young alike Pictures 1 Parents club members assisting building 2 Club members giving last minute pointers make winning flight Pictures information courtesy Dave Slimmer Moosehart IL May 11th saw 4th Annual Moosehart Invitational sponsored Lisle Aero Club #397 Hobbyworks day hobby-related activities came about after discussions get families exposed great benefits having hobby Besides R/C C/L R/C boaters float flying year included rocketeers firing off rockets RJC car track hands-on opportunities Photos information Jim Durow R/C Boaters coordinated Stan Bozowski share dock float plane flyers M Ziska Weber R Wiersbe members Northern Illinois Rocketry Association put excellent display RIC car coordinator R Wilkinson ran great demo help K Jones Putting radio hands kids goal Weber left gets some assist Hobbyworks owner J Durow starting SIG Skybolt An eight foot electric B-29 belonging District VI VP Falls Rough KY Mint Julep Scale meet saw large turnout scale flyers few pictures follow H Parenti unique Fireball R Wischer Piper Pacer W Kleinhans Aeronca C-3 R Underwood praying gods Hiperbipe October 1996 151 • I11I [~UUE 1 Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Hallowed Ground attended Celebration Eagles Wow what night People heard about history model aviation talk share have ever truly emotionally involved activity know rush felt Tearful memories friends gone along joyous high new friend made central theme importance grand sport lives Speaking Another Emotional Moment mid-June received letter Robert Cunningham Romulus MI makes stop read again again wiping away tear time Robert spent hours back fathers hobby shop place would case study run retail business influence people profound As 18-year-old modeler 1978 Robert mentioned Dad interest full size flying afternoon Robert Dads Cherokee Archer first flight Today Robert still modeler also flies right seat Lockheed L-l0l 1 kind words wrote about old man influence life just wonderful Hes smiling down both us Robert Emotion After hours gut-wrenching contemplation have decided run re-election feel giving much should needs trying balance needs work family hope stay around AVP depends new VP course Don Bentfield current AVP Shaun Ettinger president IRCHA helicopter organization running Make sure VOTE Can Anyone Help very first flying airplane built Veco Tomahawk am looking specific vintage kit old aircraft design black white checkerboard box Call write know Flying Times very unique publication has started Michigan Called Flying Times dedicated RC flying Michigan newspaper format has well written great pictures convenient calendar events Maybe regional publications wave future TRAMPS Fun Fly TRAMPS Traverse City MI invited up two-day event came up Friday evening spent Saturday field Unfortunately missed fantastic dinner Saturday evening great group flyers fantastic aircraft Demo flights included two B-25s two G-62 engines Awesome B-36 well Kids Days clubs schedule specific events introduce public especially young people great sport some pictures some events page Some include demonstration flights actual buddy box flying Delta Dart building free picnics visitors voluntary child registration through national tracking system missing children great way meet public contribute community Executive Council Meeting Nationals very impressed Nationals preparation wish could spend time down site process will continue grow professional future EC meeting another busy agenda issues EC face seem become complex passing quarter Next Three Months hope see modelers over next few months hopefully taking advantage great flying weather busy weekends full events See field About Scale Sunbeam newsletter Central Iowa Aeromodelers visited corporate members Visionaire Corporation show fly exactscale model full-size Visionaire Corporation jet Talk about convenient source documentation model weighed 19 lb powered BVM 91 Flight performance excellent Thirty-plus airframes have sold Full-size prototype fly fall forget important models fullsize aviation Model Aviation 25 aircraft Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Fun Fly Santa Barbara background Super thin pilot Dave Pinegar Extra 14 pounds 28 pounds thrust Member Radio Club Detroit Dave has interesting pilots models cold day students Summit School Oconomoc WI learn about flying crew Lakeland R/C Club Scouts Troop 148 watch learn members United Flying Organization Highland Ml 3-6 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006214 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 As write late June winds have finally subsided after some scattered showers drought still us south Texas however San Antonio reduced watering yards day week bright side has some great days flying get out early enjoy cool mornings retire around 1100 am temperature gets 900 mark June days ranging lOOs can wonder what July August will like weather talk high hopes somehow will stop raining Muncie let us have rain-free Nationals seems have wet have dry Early entries indicate first Nationals International Flying Site will largest years Time will tell hopefully little hoo doo brought some nice days Nats~ r half Team Leonard Nick Sr OWfl Indoor Cabin Heres team District VIII can proud Fire up Dad its turn sez Spenser Carl Gretna Neb Father David Carl brought Spenser Mark Jaggers Memorial Helicopter Fun-Fly put TORKS Okia City McGee photo Mark Jaggers Memorial CD Ray Colmias replica OKCs own Chan 9 KWTV real knock-out McGee photo Ron Merhibs F4U-5 takes off heads camera Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Gorgeous Super Hots Ken Collins Fort Worth Ken makes fiberglass fuselage bird McGee photo Ken Collins monster Super Hots breaks ground Wilburton Ok airport Beautifully built McGee photo Jim Grays 1/s-scale J-3 does dead stick landing main runway Wilburton Ok airport McGee photo Pick up numbered ring win prize David Carl Gretna Neb Attempts loot pick-up Nick Leonard Jr seen AMA Indoor Nats Indoor Cabin calls Blistah Little Nick treasure built stick beautiful scale chopper Care Flite late Mark Jaggers display memorial fly-in Tiny sunglasses seat McGee photo October 1996 153 Ron Merhib OKC TORKS took Best Flight Performance Best Military Best Scale F4U-5 Corsair Kiamichi Valley Fly-In Wilburton Ok McGee photo 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 Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas WRCC Nervous Novice Pattern Classic day dawned overcast blustery downright chilly Still Bob Harden CD event & Jim Johns Beech Field well before 8 am setting up getting ready first-ever single day devoted what planned First Annual Nervous Pattern Classic idea new however planning organization execution par other single-day event have ever attended also couple very mce touches later question simple get sport flyers interested giving Pattern flying try answer special event would cater pilots go far have several training sessions devoted trimming planes giving instruction properly fly manuevers Novice Pattern Just good measure throw some instruction ins outs flying box Jim Bob did just guys gave lot time undertaking applauded efforts results about 830 am pilots started showing up pictures taken Bob 930 everybody showed up some pilots getting little Nervous stick time feeling festive lot good humor being shown rounds drawn up first Nervous Novice entered box 1000 Three rounds flown Margaret Harden showed up cold soft drinks pizza everyone noon right schedule Thank Margaret Margaret also made run one-hour photo place got film developed After lunch round flown scores totaled up Two classes flown first course Nervous Novice Results follows 1 John Meanor 2 Craig Leonard 3 Beck Ward second class Post Novice class Sportsman-rated pilots wanted clean rust off sticks get some judged flying 1 Doug Burright 2 Jeny Peterson awards some very special hand made plaques Jerrys son featured WRCC club logo award picture pilot plane Now know what Bob Margaret up camera Very clever Pattern pilots despite lessthan-perfect flying conditions event good time best news planned next year Dennis Harris WR C C High Planes RC Club its annual mall show Village Square Mall March 16 & 17 Dodge City KS 67801 Larry Fairman reports good crowds several potential new club members People able sign up test flights buddy box equipped trainer later year Beatrice Results Ten us good time Beatrice Good flying expecting lot people As usual Kansas friends took home trophies including new Richard Becks Memorial Perpetual Trophy 14-gram Bostonian Emil Schutzel won event other event entered making him Grand Champion crutches boot meet really didnt seem same Rich Becks though miss him Special treats event included watching Walt Erbach demonstrate genuine oruithopter flies flapping its wings has no other supporting surfaces unlike newer AIvIA ornithopters have wing reciprocating instead revolving propellor watching father/son team Don Donme Granlund flying Delta Darts formation like giant mobile neat * Dick Hawes Nebraska Free Flighters 154 Model Aviation ug Burright Lunch Break News Nebraska Beck Ward Craig Leonard John Meanor Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh @primenetcom htlp/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creak California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat montha column additional AVPs t&oordinatora District Xis extremely fortunate have very capable experienced staff Associate Vice Presidents Coordinators Contest Board members have made tremendous contributions AVPs has contributed greatly district local modeling community Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California Brian has true leader community founder Santa Clara County Sky Park near San Jose also accomplished business professional aeromodeling sport hobby has benefited tremendously have asked Brian share modeling professional experiences us can build experiences better understand aeromodeling issues has encountered foliowing first three articles Brian has prepared District X column Just finished second Jewel Giant Scale Racing Triple Crown put together Ron Eisner Rob Woed RMG first Marina California King City third may set Castle AFB Central Valiey just keeps getting better . racing faster planes better equipment professional teams promoters Giant Scale World Championship scheduled Rio Vista Labor Day Madera Races set end September Castle Field near Merced November wind up year Looking back past six years Associate Vice President San Francisco Bay area have numerous challenges experiences encountered modeling community may reflective similar challenges facing great American Hobby Sport Ive found though can speak hours things ought until establish vision set goals move forward journey its talk comes down people attitudes willingness understand diversity strong suit obstacle As local AVP recenfly surveyed own club asked question What expectation AMA answers interesting yet enlightening end however insurance keeping ouflying site top didnt find much different responses other clubs Northern California Flying site turnover costly endeavor local meeting agendas center topics such clubs need good safe neighbor committee assignments maintaining current site unfortunately looking new also uncommon hear other comments regarding insurance associated costs club members overly interested extra frills magazines eye care travel rebates some other programs packaged membership concerned about cost benefit member dues very interested seeing alternatives options acquiring basic member benefits As national organization aeromodeling industry members look AMA provide leadership move industry next century club support National representation members modeling community telling us have needs will just listen have found trend seen recent national membership numbers necessarily reflective number new modelers entering hobby local modelers weighing alternatives seeking recognizable understandable reason joining AMA reason must based welcoming environment cost benefit membership Last year surveyed past members club first year modelers left hobby folks large people bought ARE radio engine joined club joined AMA left hobby shortly thereafter local level percentage first year members leaving hobby 63% may correspond steady decline 1-3 percent per year experienced AMAs national membership over past 4 years survey own club reasons members left hobby . shortage help learning build fly models expense distance flying site loss interest order following year addressed issues possible found membership once again began climb increased retention 10-15 percent may beneficial such survey sent AMA members leave hobby have also found looking shortcomings working solutions can make significant meaningful changes article alone Ive addressed several issues flight training cost vs benefits flying sites work customer oriented industry has learned dont satisfy customers needs someone else will key factors todays Managing Excellence focus customers needs Remember keeping club membership AMAs membership up important health welfare political strength sportlhobby modeling industry Next time would like share some ideas have come up help flying sites manner cost savings planning permanent site have comments ideas can reached via E-mail nelson7l 1 @aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn ber 1996 155 Associate Vice Presidents Nelson Racing TeamKing City Race AVP Brian Nelson Morgan Hill Ca Life Member #339 AMA Leader Member Labor Love . Willie Gardners years preparation launch giant scale model Australian Air Truck culminated Sunday morning May 26 Castle Field during IMAA Chapter 10s annual fly-in Dick Skugland capably controls gorgeous model lifted gracefully sunlit California sky cheers inspired gathering modelers Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeriy Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Drittwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Sos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 761 Lillcoet Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 614 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 96007 round because kids racing huge turnout Precision Aerobatics Three national champions flew Precision Aerobatics event moved Oregon started manufacturing own kits King may possibly next project 805 span 1280 sqs 95 lbs its large easy flyin plane Hopefully Wash State members aware state action requiring county land use regulations Earlier year mailing went out Washington clubs about problem necessity club members getting involved because imminent danger loss flying fields recent action Governor cut off funds Chelan county because havent done rules Looks like government serious about club arent working getting model airplane activities part land use regulations will jeopardy losing field agricultural land same time Marion County Oregon has served two clubs desist notices land owners provide flying space two clubs Salem RIC Pilots Assn Portland area Bamstormers accused violating land use regulations its possible unrelated situations other clubs fly off agricultural landhave complaints looks like campaign close others fields Salem R/C Pilots Assn decided fight action have worked problem some time Bamstormers found out early June under gun will fight too both cases land owner joining fight retain clubs flying field may asked help save fields possibly own LARCH Lebanon Area Radio Control Society will host 3rd Annual Electric Model Fly Sept 14-15 Registration starts 9am day field near Lebanon Something new being tried door prizes day special drawing club entrants field west side Hwy 20 between KGAL Dr Gore Dr just north town information call David Noble 54 1-2592872 write 938 Mazama Lebanon Oregon 97355 Regionals super success contestants organizers knew what Scale limited Todd Ryan Pasco Washington awarded 96 SIG Scholarship AMA scholarship committee Given superlative modeling career scholastic achievement community efforts exemplified fine work young people Tri-Cities area new Boeing control-line club formed Called BUCS John Olpitz President Bob Parker VP Lee Uberbacher Treasurer No word flying site Its too early start thinking about Puyallup 97 Unfortunately photos came out too dark Only couple can used First Mike Brewers lovely 37 Aeronca LC Mikes Astoria OR member Lower Columbia RIC Club LoCos Next Flyin King Bruce Tharpe Bruce Prez Rogue Eagles Medford OR Bruce worked SIG designed Wonder other planes. left SIG raffled Kestrel glider Attack 4 radio winner Kestrel Mr Waiter Nettle Brinnon WA small logging town Olympic Peninsula * 156 Model Aviation Scale lineup NW Regionals Seattle Soaring Society booth Puyallup first time Ten suspended models showed diversity club models Mr TG Pete Hinze sent photo clubs booth crew booth left John Oberto Jim Muri Warren Westrom Alfred Adler Robert Brewer Pete Hinze site some people Silver NW Regionals