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A ANew Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 16-17 1996 Executive Council meeting MOTION J McNeill V moved E McCollough XI seconded Nats Executive Committee 1997 allowed run F3D Pylon racing F3B Soaring F5 Electric events Nats Motion passed 9 yes 2 no VII III MOTION II E McCollough XI moved C Foreman IV seconded add item agenda regarding removal term Acting Executive Director Motion passed 8 yes 3 no III X MOTION III E MeCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded accept 1997 budget amended Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Foreman IV seconded amend budget reducing items Officers budget $1000 line items 7103020 7103051 Motion passed 8 yes 3 no VIII X MOTION V R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded amend budget reducing line item 7104070 PADCOM $5000 1996 level Motion passed 10 yes 1 no XI MOTION VI R Hanson X moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget reducing line item 7104085 Resource Development Committee $10000 $5000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded amend budget reducing line items 710405 Finance Committee $2000 SIG Committee $500 Flying Site Committee $1000 7104087 Publications Committee $1000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII Out Order MOTION IX R Miller IX moved R Hanson X seconded amend budget reducing line item 7103090 EC expenses Nats $5000 0 Motion passed 10 yes 1 no VIII Inside View Headquarters Muncie IN 47302 Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 March 1997 151 NOMINATIONS DUE FOR Executive Council Meeting Highlights continued MOTION X R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded amend budget reducing line item 7103080 other officer expense $4000 $2000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI E McCollough XI moved J McNeill V seconded amend budget reducing Insurance Committee amount $2000 Motion passed 10 yes 1 no MOTION XII C Baner VI moved J Hass VII seconded amend budget reducing Sound Committee amount $1000 Motion passed 9 yes 2 no XI X MOTION XIII B Brown III moved J McNeill V seconded amend budget reducing Team Selection Committee amount $500 Motion passed 8 yes 3 no VIII XI IX MOTION XIV B Brown III moved C Foreman econded spend up $1000 employee obtain training grow grass Motion passed 7 yes 3 no IX VIII MOTION XV R Miller IX moved G Aldrich VIII seconded postpone indefinitely MOTION XIV Motion failed 2 yes IX VIII 8 no MOT ION XVI R Hanson X moved C Bauer VI seconded reinstate budgeted amount $10000 Resource Development Committee Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVII W De Cou II AVP moved J ~Hass VII seconded accept proposed changes previously accepted Turbo Waiver document Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVIII B Brown III moved J Hass VII seconded Safety Code wording changed 1998 essential personnel personnel involved flying aircraft allowed front flight line Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVIX E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded approve language previously approved Pylon Waiver Motion passed 8 yes 2 no III X ON XX C Foreman IV moved C Aldrich VIII seconded approve funds AMA National Aeromodeling Expo ads run Model Aviation up 6 months Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXI E McCollough XI moved J Hass VII seconded allocate $1000 two clubs legal assistance fund Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXII B McCollough XI moved C Aldrich VIII seconded approve position Merchandising Director Motion passed 9 yes 1 no III MOTION XXIII E McCollough XI moved R Miller IX seconded approve $5000 increase Staff Travel accommodate new position Motion passed 7 yes no III MOTION XXIV B Brown III moved E McCollough XI seconded accept funding proposal submitted Tucson International Modeiplex Park Association grant TIMPA $9900 actual expenditures proposed site improvements whichever lessor amount AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund Motion passed 7 yes 1 no IV MOTION XXV R Hanson X moved J Hass VII seconded accept proposal submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee pledge support funding necessary endorse effort Motion passed 7 yes 1 no IV MOTION XXVI R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded charge Galeville expenses Flying Assistance Fund rather Presidents budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXVII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded approve amended changes change item #3 10 days instead 7 Mail Balloting System Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXVIII G Aldrich VIII moved C Foreman IV seconded appointing Acting Executive Director Executive Director MOTION XXIX E McCollough XI moved J McNeill V seconded amend previous MOTION add provision contract next EC meeting MOTION XXX R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded defer committee [D Brown Pres appointed R Miller IX D Holland EDP J Hager ED committee] provide job description contract ED next EC meeting Motion passed 5 yes 4 no IV VIII V XI 152 Model Aviation ough like think hobby about model aircraft reality us have involved hobby length time agree its people make hobby/sport what sport lost its real icons day after Thanksgiving heart attack took Jimmy Grier us cant help tell story Jimmy met back first R/C Nats 1970 gone Nats Chicago Texas friend Gary Pannell really didnt have much money fact pitched tent outside work hangars sleep still remember sitting up half night nights model charged plug commandeered outside building first day competition Gary came asked would willing lend backup airplane Jimmy Grier suffered radio failure first round Now backup model Kwik-Fli 3 wrecked week before no radio engine come think radio #1 model borrowed Don Coe pretty good airframe Gary just started sell Pro-line radios really wanted get Jimmy fly radio Nats quickly agreed feeling honor have someone Jimmys stature fly models installed Garys radio someones engine cant remember Jimmy flew model rest Nats remember finished well back pack flew reasonably well ended up winning class D Novice event class below top class Jimmy flew obviously elated won further elated Jimmy flown model survived year awards given out banquet Dolphin Hotel winner event couldnt afford banquet ticket just enough money buy gas get home Ft Hood fact remember rationed model fuel point fly flyoff flight would have concede no fuel left little embarrassed predicament told no although Im sure Gary knew nearly broke came time Jimmy return airplane came up asked would sell him $12500 quickly accepted offer money ever pocket Needless say went banquet believe party speeches went too long ended up getting trophies back hangar after hotel management threw us out make way later scheduled event Such stories life next met Jimmy following spring Chicago contest asked him model bought replied gave kid down Street getting started Pattern asked bought just give away Jimmy replied Dave idea might little tight money Nats considered offering give some money knew pride would have prevented taking buy awful airplane Such Jimmy Grier got know Jimmy well over next 26 years lot fun competing levels particularly remember times beat limbo Wright Memorial Contest phenomenal Jimmy also sharpest business people ever met have known lot people time have never met anyone smarter was well educated man extraordinarily street-smart Jimmy Lord now Ill assure God has good man However Ill also have give Lord small piece advice Dont challenge Jimmy Grier Limbo contest cause best ever difficult tasks President deals members clubs have disagreements expect AMA make everything right difficult part both sides think AMA should make other side past few years have found ourselves embroiled disputes between clubs over frequency use typical situation comes new club locating flying field less 3 miles pre-existing club Another scenario club has existence long time forced find new field finds within 3 miles private site being used 3 4 modelers Usually two groups able strike accommodation form frequency sharing agreement co exist happily once two clubs come loggerheads subject look AMA resolve problem course both sides think AMA should solve problem making other group go away least give demands First please understand AMA has absolutely NO authority regulate frequency use individual flies back yard local schoolyard has just much right use frequencies club does Back fifteen years ago AMA Frequency Committee foresaw situation successfully negotiated FCC use 50 frequencies RIC airplane use well 20 R/C car/boat use replaced 7 frequencies ALL shared 72/75mHz band time some clubs down 3 4 useable frequencies due commercial pagers other forms interference generally thought clubs needed about 10 frequencies could safely use campaigned 50 AIRCRAFT ONLY frequencies well 20 car/boat frequencies wanted 20 car/boat frequencies protect us felt need 50 aircraft frequencies two reasons first enable clubs specifically sites simply use frequencies proved have interference still have plenty useable ones Secondly realized expected growth R/C coupled continued development properties would result situations sites would close enough together give other interference would have enough useable frequencies provide club situation adequate number Keep mind thinking terms about 10 frequencies adequate number plan has generally worked well few exceptions have doozies time encounter glitch pun definitely intended system seem write another rule think have pretty good system now still isnt perfect added line safety code reads will knowingly operate R/C system within 3 miles pre existing model club flying site frequency sharing arrangement club prevents individual members flying closer 3 miles pre existing site frequency agreement may physically prevent flying does jeopardize insurance coverage also give responsibility arbitrate situations District VPs commonly will use nonrenewal club charter method forcing club reasonable issues usually cut dried Sometimes pre-existing club limited membership full sometimes wont let some certain type models fly its field Sometimes new club formed just get old club has picked new field just out spite Sometimes neither knows other exists quite whole thing reasonable try accommodate others quest enjoy great hobby Im reminded old saying have seen enemy us Till next month h 1997 153 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 election results nice enough elect full three-year term people responsible results thank supporters important financial matters under consideration both long short term matters need establish budget will have excess revenues over expenses large enough allow payments new buildings flying site developments equipment needed improve efficiency AMA very important long range plan establish philanthropic giving membership can accomplished including AMA will purchase insurance policy life AMA beneficiary gift appreciated stock AMA use charitable remainder trust cash ways give AMA museum need support Some people depressed money matters very important plan money Before complete thought getting ready introduce following statement entered mind money cant buy happiness youre shopping wrong stores happiness money doesnt hurt have Now back thought getting ready introduce depressed need bit humor read flyer received friends New Iberia LA October 31 1996 Peace Mind Baptist Church Reston Virginia purchased property formerly owned AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston Church rented former AMA Headquarters Museum building following AMAs move Muncie 1993 Life can fun cant Until later . N RIC CLUB New Iberia LA FLY-IN INVITATIONAL Come Fly-In good time Who All R/C Modelers Acadiana Area What Informal Fly-In. no events no schedules Where Calun R/C Club Flying Field Trahan Road When December 71996 10 am till Dark Why To pass good time No entrance fees no charges no competition no prizes no band no dancing no tickets no booze no awards no raffles no lascivious women no gambling no dogs no cats allowed No sanction has requested flyers must register present current AMA License AMA safety rules must observed club rules common sense must also observed Type aircraft allowed Any type allowed /2 Giant Big-Birds Sleek Streeks Helicopters gliders jets auto-giros omithopters ducted fans just plain old sport ships ugly airplanes allowed No food drink other water will provided will however have lighted barbecue pit wish bring own fixings convenience store within 3 miles sandwiches drinks lunches etc can purchased 154 Model Aviation gh write prior holidays know will reading until after such time hope everyone nice holiday prosperous New Year beginning time year trade shows around country Lots traveling meetings attend puts strain AMA manpower resources So need help individual want office sure leave name number staff members have capability access E-mail retrieve messages still continue work out road Which reminds recently attended meeting held during RCHTA held Chicago RCHTA spent approximately $250000 marketing campaign encourage people get involved types RC hobbies ran four consecutive ads USA Today have 60 spots ESPN am sure hoping positive results campaign Thanks RCHTA promoting idea Another interesting program happens during RCHTA show called Passport Program designed especially Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Indian Guides Princesses dressed uniforms allowed access show free charge could experience racing RIC car/boat/slot-car flying Control Line airplane operating train playing new game addition program allowed build rockets airplanes put together plastic kits Electric cars primary purpose introduce youths what available model hobby world Passport program required visit ten exhibiting manufacturers displaying products found local hobby shops visits passports validated necessary visits completed limited commemorative patches awarded also given chance win two complete ready-to-fly Aero-Star 40 RC airplanes complete Traxxas RIC Blast Boat Nearly 2000 children ages 6-15 participated Lets see children show up boating event airplane event next year Flying Sites What find can keep have pay money available assist clubs Cant AMA provide us What AMA doing preserve flying sites preceding just sample questions asked AMA Headquarters almost daily basis valid legitimate questions deserving honest answers Often however answers expected always answers questioner looking though honest answers source much consternation disillusionment members call expecting solutions problems expect solution quick easy immediate Hey Im member have problem youre national organization represents What going Oh way need solution now Thats perception members have association spend hard earned money member So whats wrong perception thing common members organization expect assistance organization needed joined organization first place difficult part problem-solving tasks enters requesting help dont receive kind help thought would kind like opening present expecting Rolex finding necktiedisappointing say least Academy Model Aeronautics fully cognizant almost daily loss flying sites also working hard investigating ways trend can reversed Military bases becoming less active deactivated possible source sites Capped landfills proving good candidates flying sites am sure have thoughts flying site acquisition preservation order ideas concepts investigated has exist forum exchange information Which brings us reason wordy rambling has recommended flying site column Model Aviation may needed provide least forum dissemination exchange information dealing flying sites such topics success stories other clubs other side coin about some unsuccessful stories other clubs just never know what source some learning may take place club may have relocate operation 20 years similar club same size safety record personality has relocate year past 20 What can learn share such information would worthwhile enough monthly column Model Aviation feel strongly enough about concept mention idea column hopes soliciting inputs members After will demand participation members questions comments complaints make such column truly beneficial Please send comments will pass along Jay Mealy primary job flying sites person will ultimately responsible content column March 1997 155 Robert Williamson Elgin IL won Traxxas radio controlled Blast Boat complete Dynamite battery charger Jessie Soltys Troop 1268 located Lisle IL won complete ready-to-fly radio controlled Aero-Star 40 airplane Dave Krydinski Troop 715 located Alsip IL also won complete ready-to-fly radio controlled Aero Star 40 airplane mm] Fb 11 LSIEE i onnecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING Council Meeting Muncie November 16 & 17 1996 main tssue budget once again very tight lot discussion budget available money best manner apparent need revenue other dues need some sort business venture raise money problems front money ventures require initial investment does money come have ideas would like hear BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW group clubs believe five 1996 puts show Berkshire Mall north Pittsfield year dates 1997 show March 22-23 area drop five pictures will give some indication what expect OLD TIME PATTERN Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club held first meet June 30 1996 weather forecast rain six pilots showed up anyway contest held judges Dan Weir Dave Muse Bob Fregault Tom Loose CD aircraft used must have kitted published before 1970 Thanks Tom information pictures INDOOR R/C FLYING have just advised large gym available Lebanon NH model flying may suitable indoor R/C flying Anyone interested would 3rd Sunday month through early spring Contact Patti Friedman 603-448-6477 Carter Community Building Association info time read holidays will history hope enjoyed future provides health happiness Model Aviation ers trophies Rich Geoghegan Maine about start flight caller Drew Davenport prepares calling young men kept busy selling raffle tickets Such high stress occupation requires proper nourishment l-r Tom Loose Dave Muse Don Weir Bob Fregault show restricted aircraft note workmanship modelers models An airplane trophy proud Tom Loose awarding first place class 3 Bob Brodeur Overall picture Mall Show note trophies awarded mm] -i I ElM 1 New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221 -6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Stwet Highintecon NJ 09920-4501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT CMR 490 aOx 595 APO AE 09703 George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12538 ltinceJaiiaeo 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Ray Juscbkua 09 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jamee M Lewis POet Ogdenburg NY 13499-0091 Dave Mathewson Soc 913 Camillcs NY 13031 Mitier PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 vocknes Once Sacking Ridge NJ 07920 Poptbress 2 Hemlock Court Seogertino NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Frequency Coordtnetor Len Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Phcnnio NY 13135-9507 1315 995-2448 begin first column vice president note thanks demonstrated confidence abilities belief proposals casting vote recently completed special election offer special thanks Joan Grigg lovely wife late VP John Grigg tireless campaigner upstate New York area Vince Juliano campaigned daily basis Long Island key people along contingent supporters New Jersey capable campaign management Tom Murray resulted win us want continue progressive leadership district Whether club member AMA supporter no club affiliation Id like hear whenever have idea problem cant resolve local AVP evening telephone number 908-221-1666 can fax 24 hrs day 908-953-0055 Mail slowest form communication still existence can sent 89 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 re on-line can reach decou @ gramercyioscom look forward hearing thoughts way things going district AMA general am always happy visit club meetings contests noncompetitive events auctions etc meet fellow flyers discuss current events AMA Call quickly . calendar gets crowded following two part article written few months back retains value because gets heart flying site retention possibilities have other examples club activities have substantial positive impact site retention Ill sharing future key points consider reading following piece effort involved multiple clubs involved inter-district cooperation reach common goal resulted direct benefit site owner HOW TO WIN FLYING SITES AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE want former youll want latter May 9th year United States Department Interior National Park Service sent Lou McCarthy letter hoping five year extension existing special use permit allowing New Jerseys RAMAC flying club fly site Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area letter represented culmination little over two months concentrated effort part RAMAC Academy Model Aeronautics myriad flying clubs three states two districts excellent example inter-district cooperation coordination along resource help AMA can lead long-term mutually beneficial relationship between local clubs flying site owners lessons learned processes used put location inventory flying sites can used virtually club country Heres what happened late February District II annual meeting held year conjunction WRAM show Ronald Leciston secretary Roxbury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC posed some questions regarding AMAs ability provide resources local clubs support efforts secure maintain flying sites discussion didnt really get core problem Ron mind subsequent correspondence telephone calls put situation sharp focus RAMAC District II club faced potential loss fine flying site . open AMA members . result serious flooding during previous winter flying site located west bank Delaware River Pennsylvania District III left shambles deposits debris over pit area well runway fences torn asunder logs branches everywhere task getting field back usable condition . condition accepted National Park Service . looked daunting indeed alternative eyes Department Interior have site revert agricultural use Ron persisted wrote Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters after WRAMS show Carl called Wes De Cou local AVP able drive site evaluate resources needed restore field 4 usable condition As pictures show field mess still covered snow Just weeks earlier covered flood water Snow running water . LOTS running water . basic recipe world class flying site What followed textbook example ability cooperative folks get job done Because Ron indicated time running short get field shape Park Service inspection issuance renewal permit Carl suggested AMAs considerable computing clout brought bear Carl sent Wes list chartered clubs addresses New York Pennsylvania New Jersey three states members likely fly particular site Wes compared lists maps three states selecting mailing list clubs within reasonable driving distance field same Ron gave Carl information concerning clean-up days planned field Carl some bulletins created AMA Headquarters AMA mailed bulletins member clubs closest flying site secretaries balance clubs mailing list request publicize clean-up effort widely possible Start finish Carl pulled off publication effort matter days . hours Speed imperative since clean-up scheduled April 14th already zipping through March Fences down logs branches general turn Out Watch river-bottom junk under snowcolumn next month answer h 1997 157 Early morning apparent word gotten out . parking lot nearing capacity mass stuff clean up plenty hands help 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 Lanas WV 25313-1209 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho Streat 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 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noli 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Driva PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Thanks 1996 AMA Election now over Whether voted thanks voting primary benefits have within Academy right decide direction Executive Council During previous tenure Council have attempted represent desire majority As before have comment issues facing Academy please contact desire represent YOU major problem facing Academy lack capable volunteers willing dedicate time better model aviation present two openings positions Associate Vice President area central Pennsylvania other northeastern Ohio have desire assist organization please forward resume requirements AVP listed AMA Membership Manual Currently Associate Vice Presidents listed above willing assist club individual needs contact area club meeting program Incidentally might congratulate Mike Barbee 50th birthday history Academy explicitly shows reliance dues monies means support cannot continue Additional means producing revenue being explored Any suggestions would appreciated NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associations new President Vein Smith York Pennsylvania Under capable leadership racers United States will have positive relationship AMAs Special Interest Group Congratulations Vein Trade Shows Modelers District III fortunate have three large trade shows attend Chronologically have WRAMS Show New York East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio greatest show world following contacts should provide assistance anyone wishing attend WRAM ShowNew YorkFebruary 2123Robert Van Tassel 85 Maple Hill Road Pleasantville NY 10570 http/wwwwramorg East Coast Hobby ShowPhiladelphia March 22-244400 N Federal Highway Suite 210 Boca Raton FL 3343 1 Telephone 1-800-252-4757 http/wwwhobbyshowcom Toledo ExpositionToledoApril 4-6 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton MI 49235 Flea Market largest flea market related model aviation hosted Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania site March 8 gathering additional information other activities consult Contest Calendar within issue Model Aviation MARS Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania hosted annual swap meet Fred Segal forwarded following picture some clubs famous AVP John Hathaway Tail Spinners Tailspinner s Reynoldsburg Ohio suburb Columbus recently gave Harry Murray AMA solo wings What unique Harry will 82 years old learning fly RC 21/2 years Tailspinner s Club 80 members strong has instruction program has trained over 20 RC pilots last two years Wednesday nights dedicated helping beginners learn fly given Wednesday night six instructors help new members get stick time club has found buddy box system has speeded up learning curve saved planes 4158 Model Aviation y Murray solos Tail Spinners District III Modelers Action Ron JacksonPropfloppersNapoleon Ohio MARS President Jim Bumbaugh Jimmy Bumbaugh MARS youngest flyer AVP John Hathaway CD Jim Gilli CD Fred Segal Jim CarverMarion Swap Meet Roy Hansrote likes swap meets Delaware District Columbia / Maiyland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 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 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 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 910 488-5986 Been Done Just returned November Council Meeting Now know have dues increase after cutting 1997 budget considerably will break lucky year Most Council meeting AMA budget surprised see AMA membership decreasing over past couple yearsand also cost doing business has escalated greatly Believe folks AMA Council has done terrific job trying balance budget did receive some good news Reston property has sold asked question funds sale Reston payments second mortgage held Reston would go towards construction new AMA Headquarters Building Muncie believe got yes answer will keep posted AMA proceeds project know lot have expressed opinion proceeds Reston should go towards new headquarters building Muncie will priority topic next PADCOM Committee meeting since am member committee THIS promise New AVP District IV now have new AVP Chesapeake area Virginia Welcome Steve Moulton Steve has RC Contest Coordinator years has done very good job now AVP am sure will visible club meetings activities District IV New RC Contest Coordinator District IV Yes have replacement Steve new RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 AptE Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Tel 757-5235449 Dave has very active contest circuit also Leader Member AMA has served Club President has active AMA competition Steve Dave will work together awhile insure smooth transition Wanted AVP Hickory Area need find Leader Member someone interested becoming Leader Member Hickory NC area Anyone interested please give call fax mail brief history AMA activity over past years pay non existent hours long results worth effort Mini District IV Meetings first two District Meetings will Hickory NC Raleigh NC am process setting up locations now club clubs areas would like act host please give call would like have meetings Saturday Sunday entire day hopes clubs surrounding areas would participate would like plan Hickory February Raleigh March place time established will mailing clubs areas will meetings Delaware Maryland Virginia during 1997 clubs areas can let know would interested know place can have meeting central group clubs Newsletter Editors have started compile file newsletter editors Dist IV Keep newsletters comingand also sure address club name newsletter editor listed somewhere newsletter scheduled meeting time place information also helpful would surprised newsletters include information AVP Club Assignments have started Club/AVP assignments now clubs North Carolina west State Route 220 assigned Allen Eklund AVP District IV clubs east State Route 220 assigned George Abbott AVP District IV Also Paul Yacobucci will assist AVPs duties Keep mind Paul has frequency measuring equipment can assist interference problems area Paul very sharp has vast amount knowledge handle situations will let know complete areas Maryland Virginia Washington DC state Delaware has assigned Scotty Moyer six clubs Delaware Scotty can cover area OK would like have mini District meeting sometime April Delaware area need some input Scotty andlor clubs interest Maryland Virginia DC areas open suggestions time period May through September 1997 AVP Allen Ekiund North Carolina seems some clubs area having difficult time keeping flying sites once club loses its place fly its membership sometimes takes decline Although flying site very important club its membership must remain united through time equally important Appoint few key people club keep others informed especially isnt monthly club newsletter Triad Aeromodelers near Lexington NC faced losing field year Winston-Salem R/C Club offering its site members limited basis until can secure site own intent offer give membership chance search new site stay united among themselves having place enjoy flying machines generous offer should common practice whenever possible might disagree just think might next looking new site Its empty feeling know have no place fly main point stay touch other stay focused finding new site AVP Bob Babura Maryland have association 11 clubs area called Maryland Modelers Association MMA Im sure would work us setting up mini district meeting meet last Wednesday month Westminster Aero Modelers through leadership Ray Miles ninth year holding flight seminars throughout Carroll County School System third grade level hands-on approach Education within Science Dept Bob McDaniel leading team volunteers Chesapeake Bay RIC Club hands-on project Indian Creek School Crownsville MD course will consist building flying radio control model airplanes students eleven twelve year old rang Radios kits adhesives etc donated local national vendors manufacturers Flying will conducted club field nest school Last Thought impressed professionalism current AMA Executive Council also way Dave Brown conducted meeting team team working improve AMA gain recognition sport model aviation h 1997 159 Alabama Florida Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avanue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewice 3626 Ranohwood Rd Orlando FL 32a0a Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WiiheimIna Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38692 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36a39 Ken Henasi 383 Bnarwood #42 Meridian MS 38309 Louise zen 296 Hontridge Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroce Bind Panama City Beach FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Cotancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3654 N Ricer Rd Gainescille GA 30906 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37399 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 6842517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what made various economy moves motion made allow NATS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE run certain events 97 NATS voted YES Passed motion made approve budget amended voted YES Passed motion made reduce annual budget elected officers $1000 per year voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 PADCOM budget $5000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 budget Resource Development Committee $10000 $5000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce annual budgets following Finance Committee $2000 SIG Committee $500 Flying Site Committee $1000 scrub Publications Committee $1000 voted YES Passed motion made eliminate $5000 annual budget Executive Council NATS voted YES Passed motion made reduce Other Officer Expense $4000 $2000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 budget Insurance Committee $5000 $3000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 proposed Sound Committee budget $1000 voted YES Passed motion made reinstate budget Resource Development Committee back $10000 voted YES Passed motion made accept changes previously accepted Turbo Waiver document voted YES Passed motion Safety Code wording changed 1998 essential personnel personnel involved flying aircraft allowed front flight line. voted YES Passed motion made approve funds AMA National Aeromodeling Expo ads run Model Aviation up 6 months voted YES Passed motion made allocate $1000 two clubs legal assistance fund voted YES Passed motion made approve position Merchandising Director voted YES Passed motion made approve $5000 increase Staff Travel accommodate new position voted YES Passed motion made accept funding proposal submitted Tucson International Modelplex Park Association grant TIMPA $9900 actual expenditures proposed site improvements whichever lesser amount AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund voted YES Passed motion made accept proposal submitted Save MileSquare Park Committee pledge support funding necessary endorse effort voted YES Passed motion made charge Galeville expenses Flying Site Assistance Fund out AMA Presidents annual budget voted YES Passed motion made approve amended changes change item #3 tolO days instead 7 Mail Balloting System voted YES Passed See important famous flyer See pretty girl Thats Bob Violett receiving AMA Hall Fame Award AMA Associate Vice President Louise Izzo recent Remote Control Assoc Central Florida club meeting RCACF Bob awarded high honor because lifetime contributions modeling below snap took Bob Mary Fchuettler Lakeworth Florida Bob flying ST 15 Witchhawk Ron Sharptons Palm Bay record trails Bob up rented helicopter looking own little model went wrong next picture Jeff Weatherford P-47 mentioned letter Sept issue could show picture because faxed above someone want meet Irv Barber managing overseeing second annual Eagles Soar Sebring Florida affair attracted 130 entries thousands spectators sponsored Sebring International Raceway 4160 Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@chadiecnsiitedu 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 Psrenti 1920 Buckinghxm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 6 Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-18S9 Eve 816 584-2481 IT IS WITH REGRET sadness inform YOU lost two finest during November Pete Sotich past president AMA passed away November 5th Jim Grier longtime modeler Pattern flier passed away November 29th TAYLOR MO Club # 2257 RIC Air Command held its 10th annual benefit airshow over Labor Day weekend Six hundred feet pit area held almost three hundred models proceeds donated Muscular Dystrophy Association Pictures information courtesy Gene Nevin first picture shows small portion pit area seeing double second picture twin Chipmonk attracted quite bit attention JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers new model airplane enthusiast Michael Keopp age 14 came out field newly assembled Butterfly OS 15 engine seeking help fly Jacksonville home Illinois College Archaeology professors symposium archaeological excavations saw some aerial photographs dig-site Upon inquiry R/C modeler stated taken pictures models professor returned home details plane radio engine camera Michael asked professor could build plane learn fly Michael took challenge success achieved Picture information Gene Nevin DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held its Flying Circus September after being rained out spring Almost four hundred spectators attendance special event day demonstration Electric models flown K Shaw Michigan Picture below shows him some models Next picture twin rotor belt driven helicopter flown D Nelson last picture shows part flight line Photos information P Binter COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia RJC Club really knows get attention its annual Build-A-Plane wants build models steaks like pictured almost ready eating Pictured L R B Graves supplied photo M Dehn club president C Overy Hey clubs dont check local library Maybe can exhibit some clubs models have information available interested people * March 1997 161 4 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters display models Arlington Heights Library month Picture below Bud Bodzioch U mi Ii i [e1 mum i u dbentfielc Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 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 Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Thanks voted District VII election Over next couple years hope replace talking some action business youre elected day next day start write first District VII column Things sure can get busy youre having fun As being written few days before Christmas youll reading month after holidaysI hope super holiday season received wonderful gifts can used workshop air special thanks Joe Hass Pete Waters Shaun Ettinger hard work over past year AVPs Contest Coordinators rest District VII workers volunteered stay us during another transition goes reasonably well think will have some fun during next couple years am Just guy loves go out bore holes air love build cant pass up bargain have way too much stuff garage shop attic other corners try stay out lovely wifes way great excuse go flying hide basement kids grown gone Im permanently unemployed retired except occasional contract endeavor general just love airplanesbig little fast slow plain fancy flies thats better After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world goal monthly column will provide some information about whats happening around District Hopefully will add name club mailing list yea know its another change can keep up whats happening club level Personally think strength sport club level because thats what generates action activities contests shows exhibitions open houses flight demonstrations ground schools flight schools stuff makes sport fun result model aviation club doing its thing hope visit try fly over next couple years Most clubs great social activity can provide fun members long dont let politics get way flying time Some trivia about District VII MICHIGAN has about 99 clubs WISCONSIN has about 56 clubs MINNESOTA has about 48 clubs IOWA has 37 clubs guess have about 5000 AMA members district Since dont have info photos around district dug old files came up little photo story about District VII summer through winter fliers district make best pilot part country awarded ALL SEASON flier patch theyve earned 4162 Model Aviation rIuuio LonIroIIer riyung slela After 20 years flying same field site sold developers club relocate Isnt progress wonderful Duluth R/G Club takes few minutes flying pose frozen picture Temperature balmy 10 F flying site St Louis river near Duluth northern Minnesota day Clear Lake perfect time tioat fly River City R/C Club Mason City IA fly McIntosh Woods State Park Photo Jack Kisinger DIsirii Lots snow cold weather die hara fliers never stop flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 rie~oresion cilities everaI model clubs visited six hangers saw dozens WWll later aircraft being rebuilt I] s uimu i ii k Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teaus George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIla 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 received interesting letter recently taking EC task putting too much emphasis competition doing little nothing sport flyer writer goes question almost everything AMA has done EVER Number list money spend support various SIG groups Next excessive amount spent participating internationally via FAT program list goes cover everything else AIVIA today what its really questioning representationor lack What gets though AMA members pay dues thing insurance Either column never read writers views vary greatly what Ive say about subjects make little no difference Once tough competitor myself now belong unrepresented group called sport flyers As long time modeler also know much great technical advances have come because competition Can anyone speculate what sort frequency space would have AMA hadnt stepped years ago Does anyone want much ear think would get FCC did present ourselves responsible organization national HQ Muncie shows well founded fraction cost what would have Reston Va ie Wash DC expensive cities world Getting number-one complaint lets talk about huge amount funds doled out SIG groups None know anything debt people input assistance required Bylaws promote national competition records position educating youth model aeronautics has strengthened great deal past year entry schoolroom via satellite As FAT program have said once expenditures needed assessed monitored closely Make no mistake required bylaws belong NAA FAT assures recognition THE organization represent model aviation country world last EC meeting pretty well common agreement amount funds expended FAT teams will adjusted 1998 season AMA organization process place elect person thinks wants what want what got position begin outset made clear membership ran district Ive listened have bothered make feelings known want facts can get just asking Communication important organization So far Ive state district general area plans 1997 try make areas Ive missed ifI am speaking area hope youll come visit share ideas during last year position clubs will no doubt upset find EC voted fund offer assistance flying sites several districts last meeting Let hasten tell individual clubs funding areas serve clubs modelers Most very congested areas sites involved last vestige place fly have consider what will greatest benefit modeling general want preclude site loss multitude Lest think Council spends money indiscriminately let known spent entire day Saturday wrestling budget Adjourning sometime after 800 PM didnt start regular agenda until Sunday morning session lasted until after noon did cut programs bone district budgets also cut $1000 Considering size district voted against cut object avoid considerable deficit next year less just stay number things would like see organization accomplish funds just have go back burner Perhaps way can have satisfied membership have separate boards committees formed boards would gather opinions would binding concerned would cost excess $40000 mailing went some sort ballot system could get some really finance draining numbers went very far Thank about Tip month setting engine both high low speed tank half full take off full tank engine will little rich side time tank gets low engine wont over-lean cause flame out h 1997 163 Master craftsman Sam Snyder Tyler TX scratch-built fabulous Lockheed Orion Historical Aviation drawings Features working shocks dummy P & W engine Enya V-240 buried behind Really fine workmanship evident sliding canopy cockpit rivet detail Sam meticulous can manage turn out such model once year Another excellent scratch-built effort Lockheed Sirius turned out Ernie Fedde Ernie flies Northwest Arkansas R/C group Dave Shallenberg builder flyer instructor turned out great Marquart Charger G-62 power Dave also belongs Northwest Arkansas R/C bunch Th1II[uLu1 lie] tin Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dskota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 87401 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 FROM COLORADO Dreams Flight What Arvada Associated Modelers have always given back community ways club has involved number civic activities include local mall shows parades air shows special events SPECIAL CITIZENS Denver Metro Area special events called DREAMS OF FLIGHT events associated DREAMS OF FLIGHT description what Monday August 5th 1996 Arvada Associated Modelers completed 6th Annual DREAMS OF FLIGHT special citizens Easter Seals camp Colorado 35 Easter Seals Campers about 45 staff members Easter Seals camp Arvada Associated Modelers side 53 members family members well contingent Colorado CAP Arvada Police Department host others body spirit members AAM worked background ensure success program show best have given 6 years show has gone media TV Channel 9 Channel 2 well Arvada Sentinel newspaper record accomplishments sh6w faces campers sometimes hard know enjoys show campers members AAK have gotten give program satisfaction exposure public overall respect club Cities County live major benefits program exposure County Supervisors well City Council exposure has put us forefront county groups gives receives county has responded working us acquisition new field because involvement project well Adopt Highway project other programs undertake county looks upon us VERY favorable eyes As work towards development new field program weighs heavily positive reactions everyone especially Colorado National Guard will doing much major earth moving grading new field Last least requirement AMA club desires known GOLD Club leader field model aviation involve itself public domaln recognition based position largest clubs United States largest District IX/Colorado area us have wondered Hopefully will explain long run what fellow man especially handicapped counts As sald before getting back what have put program self satisfaction way above what give side benefits progress have made towards permanent fieldlhome Arvada Associated Modelers Giant Scale Racing Results MAD Possum Racing Team Colorado Springs has won two Giant Scale Racing trophies 1996 crew members belong Pikes Peak k/C Club have racing under MAD Possum name since 1995 Jack Aycock team founder entered first race 1992 interest has growing steadily since team entered two AT-6s Formula Cosmic Wind Glendale Arizona races May taking 5th place Formula Gold trophy race Two AT-Bs Cosmic Wind agaln entered Madera California races September team agaln took 5th place time AT-6 Silver trophy race Dave Miller team leader attributes teams success commitment efforts individuals participate race Thanks also go companies have cosponsored team Royal Products Aero Leftering Magnum Fuel Auto Paint & Equipment Colorado Hobby Products Stewarts Photographers Members 1996 team Jack Aycock Dan Brunson Dick Clasen Harper Daniell Gus Gustafson Dave Miller Jera Miller Paul Munninghoff Dewey Reinhard team plans enter least two races 1997 recruiting pilots Submitted Jera Miller Model Aviation Voips Super Cub towing banner what its about Charlie Price photos Dan OHara Heide Hiroge assist Easter Sealer counselor maiden flight Easter Seals Campers lined up watch Air Show Dan Siravos witch U I] [e e] Iin Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@pdmenetcom htlp/lwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal 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 last montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora Save Mile-Square Park! has become battle cry Orange County California thousands modelers District X AMA members fight save three public supported flying sites Los Angeles Orange County area Located Fountain Valley California 640-acre park once training site World War II Navy pilots thirty years 137-acre triangle center park has home three generations radio control control line free flight modelers Through series land transactions over span nearly fifteen years control ownership land transferred Federal government County Orange Agreements filed transactions made clear land used recreational purposes clear intent open wide variety recreational activity face Countys current fiscal debacle political turmoil County Board Supervisors has decided open spaces park must put use generating revenue county building yet third golf course within park development plan has ramrodded through despite contrary recommendations put forward Countys Harbors Beaches Parks Cotrintission face hundreds hobbyists park advocates have given public testimony against plan justifying Countys plan develop third golf course Mile-Square Park sixtieth County county staff members argue per capita ratio golfing facilities County line national average yet turn deaf ear cries aeromodeling enthusiasts site ONLY public flying site within County Denying hobbyists access park will push thousands modelers onto streets vacant lots safety guidelines noise abatement frequency coordination nearly impossible control Members eight AIVIA chartered clubs call Mile-Square Park home have joined together other park advocates form Save Mile Square Park Committee dedicated challenging moral legal countenance Countys intent close open space park facility Orange County Chaired Mr Robert Richards AMA #2716 Fountain Valley Committee seeking financial legal logistical support its operations AMA Executive Council has pledged its support effort has provided seed money legal fund However support needed well very much appreciated Mr Bob Richards can reached 714 963-7402 electronic mail swtolbob@aolcom Fax 714 963-0427 Contributions may sent Save Mile Square Park Inc Mr Eric Rule Treasurer P0 Box 8 890-453 Fountain Valley CA 92728 Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn 4March 1997 165 Associate Vice Presidents 1996 Scale Masters event coordinators Jim Deming L Roy Pratt Kent Walters Harris Lee November 1-3 1996 1996 Scale Masters Championship hosted Arizona Model Aviators flown AMA Club home field Mesa Arizona Above Garland Hamilton Winter Springs FL makes perfect landing approach front judges impeccable turbine powered Lockheed T 33 winning him 1996 Scale Masters Grand Champion award lower R 97 US F3D Pylon Team Back Row Bob Smith Alternate Gary Hover Caller Jeff Bertkin Caller Dave Shadel Returning World Champion Gary Schmidt Caller Jim Shinohara Caller Front Row Chip Hyde 3rd ard Verano 1st Jim Allen Jr 2nd Team Trials hosted Phoenix PRO-Flyers November 23-24 Mr John Brodbeck Sr upper L K&B honored years enormous contribution model aviation Eleventh Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic banquet November 9 hand longtime friend Dick Kidd RCM upper R Jack Wilson below Desert Hawks RC Club serves host Master Ceremonies Four years community involvement fund raising political negotiations Tucson International Modelpiex Park Association culminated November 10 Grand Opening its new 160acre Modeiplex Park west Tucson Arizona Congratulations hard work deserved success Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate ViCO i-residents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photos 96 Alaska State Champs AVP Reeves Lippincott held Elmendorf AFB s new field near Palmer Alaska Asst CD Reeves Lippincott presents Ron Mers 1st Place trophy Sportsman Pattern Fun Fly Timers Judges Champs L-R Tom Strom Jr Tom Strom Scott Anderson Cathy Thompson Pat Mers CD Steve Lingle presents 96 Grand Champion Award Reeves Lippincott team caller Cathy Thompson Doug Bellew VP Bel-Air RIC Flyers Bellingham sent photo Jerry Frecks Heavy Hauler Powered OS 40 12 wingspan plane has lifted over 16 pounds Columbia Co R C Fliers first ever Fun Fly fall Don Clark sent photo field Note neat shelters over benches Cathy Duncan mid-Willamette Valley photographer/correspondent took some shots latest Keizer Big Bird held new Turner Field the Salem R/C Pilots fighting retain Heres two shots field 1st looking south 2nd north Graham Hicks supplied photos results Grande Ronde Bush Pilots fall Scale event La Grande Winners L-R Mike Ingram Meridian ID Team Scale Randy Hanson Astoria OR Expert Jack Collins Seaside OR Novice Fun Scale Ron Tincher La Grande OR Advanced Fun Scale First-time competitor Jack Collins Seaside takes top prize Novice Fun Scale Graham says hes great guy Flying seems limited indoor compete just view enjoy Feb 9 Stayton HS Feb 16 Apr 26-27 So Albany HS others ones am sure about Al Watson called sad news Don Rice has passed away Dons health deteriorated rapidly after last spring will greatly missed Thanks voted will enjoy continuing serve voice AMA executive council 4166 Model Aviation 4Jay Hopkins Junkers Ju-37

A ANew Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 16-17 1996 Executive Council meeting MOTION J McNeill V moved E McCollough XI seconded Nats Executive Committee 1997 allowed run F3D Pylon racing F3B Soaring F5 Electric events Nats Motion passed 9 yes 2 no VII III MOTION II E McCollough XI moved C Foreman IV seconded add item agenda regarding removal term Acting Executive Director Motion passed 8 yes 3 no III X MOTION III E MeCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded accept 1997 budget amended Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Foreman IV seconded amend budget reducing items Officers budget $1000 line items 7103020 7103051 Motion passed 8 yes 3 no VIII X MOTION V R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded amend budget reducing line item 7104070 PADCOM $5000 1996 level Motion passed 10 yes 1 no XI MOTION VI R Hanson X moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget reducing line item 7104085 Resource Development Committee $10000 $5000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded amend budget reducing line items 710405 Finance Committee $2000 SIG Committee $500 Flying Site Committee $1000 7104087 Publications Committee $1000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII Out Order MOTION IX R Miller IX moved R Hanson X seconded amend budget reducing line item 7103090 EC expenses Nats $5000 0 Motion passed 10 yes 1 no VIII Inside View Headquarters Muncie IN 47302 Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 March 1997 151 NOMINATIONS DUE FOR Executive Council Meeting Highlights continued MOTION X R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded amend budget reducing line item 7103080 other officer expense $4000 $2000 Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI E McCollough XI moved J McNeill V seconded amend budget reducing Insurance Committee amount $2000 Motion passed 10 yes 1 no MOTION XII C Baner VI moved J Hass VII seconded amend budget reducing Sound Committee amount $1000 Motion passed 9 yes 2 no XI X MOTION XIII B Brown III moved J McNeill V seconded amend budget reducing Team Selection Committee amount $500 Motion passed 8 yes 3 no VIII XI IX MOTION XIV B Brown III moved C Foreman econded spend up $1000 employee obtain training grow grass Motion passed 7 yes 3 no IX VIII MOTION XV R Miller IX moved G Aldrich VIII seconded postpone indefinitely MOTION XIV Motion failed 2 yes IX VIII 8 no MOT ION XVI R Hanson X moved C Bauer VI seconded reinstate budgeted amount $10000 Resource Development Committee Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVII W De Cou II AVP moved J ~Hass VII seconded accept proposed changes previously accepted Turbo Waiver document Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVIII B Brown III moved J Hass VII seconded Safety Code wording changed 1998 essential personnel personnel involved flying aircraft allowed front flight line Motion passed unanimously MOTION XVIX E McCollough XI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded approve language previously approved Pylon Waiver Motion passed 8 yes 2 no III X ON XX C Foreman IV moved C Aldrich VIII seconded approve funds AMA National Aeromodeling Expo ads run Model Aviation up 6 months Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXI E McCollough XI moved J Hass VII seconded allocate $1000 two clubs legal assistance fund Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXII B McCollough XI moved C Aldrich VIII seconded approve position Merchandising Director Motion passed 9 yes 1 no III MOTION XXIII E McCollough XI moved R Miller IX seconded approve $5000 increase Staff Travel accommodate new position Motion passed 7 yes no III MOTION XXIV B Brown III moved E McCollough XI seconded accept funding proposal submitted Tucson International Modeiplex Park Association grant TIMPA $9900 actual expenditures proposed site improvements whichever lessor amount AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund Motion passed 7 yes 1 no IV MOTION XXV R Hanson X moved J Hass VII seconded accept proposal submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee pledge support funding necessary endorse effort Motion passed 7 yes 1 no IV MOTION XXVI R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded charge Galeville expenses Flying Assistance Fund rather Presidents budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXVII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded approve amended changes change item #3 10 days instead 7 Mail Balloting System Motion passed unanimously MOTION XXVIII G Aldrich VIII moved C Foreman IV seconded appointing Acting Executive Director Executive Director MOTION XXIX E McCollough XI moved J McNeill V seconded amend previous MOTION add provision contract next EC meeting MOTION XXX R Miller IX moved J Hass VII seconded defer committee [D Brown Pres appointed R Miller IX D Holland EDP J Hager ED committee] provide job description contract ED next EC meeting Motion passed 5 yes 4 no IV VIII V XI 152 Model Aviation ough like think hobby about model aircraft reality us have involved hobby length time agree its people make hobby/sport what sport lost its real icons day after Thanksgiving heart attack took Jimmy Grier us cant help tell story Jimmy met back first R/C Nats 1970 gone Nats Chicago Texas friend Gary Pannell really didnt have much money fact pitched tent outside work hangars sleep still remember sitting up half night nights model charged plug commandeered outside building first day competition Gary came asked would willing lend backup airplane Jimmy Grier suffered radio failure first round Now backup model Kwik-Fli 3 wrecked week before no radio engine come think radio #1 model borrowed Don Coe pretty good airframe Gary just started sell Pro-line radios really wanted get Jimmy fly radio Nats quickly agreed feeling honor have someone Jimmys stature fly models installed Garys radio someones engine cant remember Jimmy flew model rest Nats remember finished well back pack flew reasonably well ended up winning class D Novice event class below top class Jimmy flew obviously elated won further elated Jimmy flown model survived year awards given out banquet Dolphin Hotel winner event couldnt afford banquet ticket just enough money buy gas get home Ft Hood fact remember rationed model fuel point fly flyoff flight would have concede no fuel left little embarrassed predicament told no although Im sure Gary knew nearly broke came time Jimmy return airplane came up asked would sell him $12500 quickly accepted offer money ever pocket Needless say went banquet believe party speeches went too long ended up getting trophies back hangar after hotel management threw us out make way later scheduled event Such stories life next met Jimmy following spring Chicago contest asked him model bought replied gave kid down Street getting started Pattern asked bought just give away Jimmy replied Dave idea might little tight money Nats considered offering give some money knew pride would have prevented taking buy awful airplane Such Jimmy Grier got know Jimmy well over next 26 years lot fun competing levels particularly remember times beat limbo Wright Memorial Contest phenomenal Jimmy also sharpest business people ever met have known lot people time have never met anyone smarter was well educated man extraordinarily street-smart Jimmy Lord now Ill assure God has good man However Ill also have give Lord small piece advice Dont challenge Jimmy Grier Limbo contest cause best ever difficult tasks President deals members clubs have disagreements expect AMA make everything right difficult part both sides think AMA should make other side past few years have found ourselves embroiled disputes between clubs over frequency use typical situation comes new club locating flying field less 3 miles pre-existing club Another scenario club has existence long time forced find new field finds within 3 miles private site being used 3 4 modelers Usually two groups able strike accommodation form frequency sharing agreement co exist happily once two clubs come loggerheads subject look AMA resolve problem course both sides think AMA should solve problem making other group go away least give demands First please understand AMA has absolutely NO authority regulate frequency use individual flies back yard local schoolyard has just much right use frequencies club does Back fifteen years ago AMA Frequency Committee foresaw situation successfully negotiated FCC use 50 frequencies RIC airplane use well 20 R/C car/boat use replaced 7 frequencies ALL shared 72/75mHz band time some clubs down 3 4 useable frequencies due commercial pagers other forms interference generally thought clubs needed about 10 frequencies could safely use campaigned 50 AIRCRAFT ONLY frequencies well 20 car/boat frequencies wanted 20 car/boat frequencies protect us felt need 50 aircraft frequencies two reasons first enable clubs specifically sites simply use frequencies proved have interference still have plenty useable ones Secondly realized expected growth R/C coupled continued development properties would result situations sites would close enough together give other interference would have enough useable frequencies provide club situation adequate number Keep mind thinking terms about 10 frequencies adequate number plan has generally worked well few exceptions have doozies time encounter glitch pun definitely intended system seem write another rule think have pretty good system now still isnt perfect added line safety code reads will knowingly operate R/C system within 3 miles pre existing model club flying site frequency sharing arrangement club prevents individual members flying closer 3 miles pre existing site frequency agreement may physically prevent flying does jeopardize insurance coverage also give responsibility arbitrate situations District VPs commonly will use nonrenewal club charter method forcing club reasonable issues usually cut dried Sometimes pre-existing club limited membership full sometimes wont let some certain type models fly its field Sometimes new club formed just get old club has picked new field just out spite Sometimes neither knows other exists quite whole thing reasonable try accommodate others quest enjoy great hobby Im reminded old saying have seen enemy us Till next month h 1997 153 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 election results nice enough elect full three-year term people responsible results thank supporters important financial matters under consideration both long short term matters need establish budget will have excess revenues over expenses large enough allow payments new buildings flying site developments equipment needed improve efficiency AMA very important long range plan establish philanthropic giving membership can accomplished including AMA will purchase insurance policy life AMA beneficiary gift appreciated stock AMA use charitable remainder trust cash ways give AMA museum need support Some people depressed money matters very important plan money Before complete thought getting ready introduce following statement entered mind money cant buy happiness youre shopping wrong stores happiness money doesnt hurt have Now back thought getting ready introduce depressed need bit humor read flyer received friends New Iberia LA October 31 1996 Peace Mind Baptist Church Reston Virginia purchased property formerly owned AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston Church rented former AMA Headquarters Museum building following AMAs move Muncie 1993 Life can fun cant Until later . N RIC CLUB New Iberia LA FLY-IN INVITATIONAL Come Fly-In good time Who All R/C Modelers Acadiana Area What Informal Fly-In. no events no schedules Where Calun R/C Club Flying Field Trahan Road When December 71996 10 am till Dark Why To pass good time No entrance fees no charges no competition no prizes no band no dancing no tickets no booze no awards no raffles no lascivious women no gambling no dogs no cats allowed No sanction has requested flyers must register present current AMA License AMA safety rules must observed club rules common sense must also observed Type aircraft allowed Any type allowed /2 Giant Big-Birds Sleek Streeks Helicopters gliders jets auto-giros omithopters ducted fans just plain old sport ships ugly airplanes allowed No food drink other water will provided will however have lighted barbecue pit wish bring own fixings convenience store within 3 miles sandwiches drinks lunches etc can purchased 154 Model Aviation gh write prior holidays know will reading until after such time hope everyone nice holiday prosperous New Year beginning time year trade shows around country Lots traveling meetings attend puts strain AMA manpower resources So need help individual want office sure leave name number staff members have capability access E-mail retrieve messages still continue work out road Which reminds recently attended meeting held during RCHTA held Chicago RCHTA spent approximately $250000 marketing campaign encourage people get involved types RC hobbies ran four consecutive ads USA Today have 60 spots ESPN am sure hoping positive results campaign Thanks RCHTA promoting idea Another interesting program happens during RCHTA show called Passport Program designed especially Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Indian Guides Princesses dressed uniforms allowed access show free charge could experience racing RIC car/boat/slot-car flying Control Line airplane operating train playing new game addition program allowed build rockets airplanes put together plastic kits Electric cars primary purpose introduce youths what available model hobby world Passport program required visit ten exhibiting manufacturers displaying products found local hobby shops visits passports validated necessary visits completed limited commemorative patches awarded also given chance win two complete ready-to-fly Aero-Star 40 RC airplanes complete Traxxas RIC Blast Boat Nearly 2000 children ages 6-15 participated Lets see children show up boating event airplane event next year Flying Sites What find can keep have pay money available assist clubs Cant AMA provide us What AMA doing preserve flying sites preceding just sample questions asked AMA Headquarters almost daily basis valid legitimate questions deserving honest answers Often however answers expected always answers questioner looking though honest answers source much consternation disillusionment members call expecting solutions problems expect solution quick easy immediate Hey Im member have problem youre national organization represents What going Oh way need solution now Thats perception members have association spend hard earned money member So whats wrong perception thing common members organization expect assistance organization needed joined organization first place difficult part problem-solving tasks enters requesting help dont receive kind help thought would kind like opening present expecting Rolex finding necktiedisappointing say least Academy Model Aeronautics fully cognizant almost daily loss flying sites also working hard investigating ways trend can reversed Military bases becoming less active deactivated possible source sites Capped landfills proving good candidates flying sites am sure have thoughts flying site acquisition preservation order ideas concepts investigated has exist forum exchange information Which brings us reason wordy rambling has recommended flying site column Model Aviation may needed provide least forum dissemination exchange information dealing flying sites such topics success stories other clubs other side coin about some unsuccessful stories other clubs just never know what source some learning may take place club may have relocate operation 20 years similar club same size safety record personality has relocate year past 20 What can learn share such information would worthwhile enough monthly column Model Aviation feel strongly enough about concept mention idea column hopes soliciting inputs members After will demand participation members questions comments complaints make such column truly beneficial Please send comments will pass along Jay Mealy primary job flying sites person will ultimately responsible content column March 1997 155 Robert Williamson Elgin IL won Traxxas radio controlled Blast Boat complete Dynamite battery charger Jessie Soltys Troop 1268 located Lisle IL won complete ready-to-fly radio controlled Aero-Star 40 airplane Dave Krydinski Troop 715 located Alsip IL also won complete ready-to-fly radio controlled Aero Star 40 airplane mm] Fb 11 LSIEE i onnecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING Council Meeting Muncie November 16 & 17 1996 main tssue budget once again very tight lot discussion budget available money best manner apparent need revenue other dues need some sort business venture raise money problems front money ventures require initial investment does money come have ideas would like hear BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW group clubs believe five 1996 puts show Berkshire Mall north Pittsfield year dates 1997 show March 22-23 area drop five pictures will give some indication what expect OLD TIME PATTERN Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club held first meet June 30 1996 weather forecast rain six pilots showed up anyway contest held judges Dan Weir Dave Muse Bob Fregault Tom Loose CD aircraft used must have kitted published before 1970 Thanks Tom information pictures INDOOR R/C FLYING have just advised large gym available Lebanon NH model flying may suitable indoor R/C flying Anyone interested would 3rd Sunday month through early spring Contact Patti Friedman 603-448-6477 Carter Community Building Association info time read holidays will history hope enjoyed future provides health happiness Model Aviation ers trophies Rich Geoghegan Maine about start flight caller Drew Davenport prepares calling young men kept busy selling raffle tickets Such high stress occupation requires proper nourishment l-r Tom Loose Dave Muse Don Weir Bob Fregault show restricted aircraft note workmanship modelers models An airplane trophy proud Tom Loose awarding first place class 3 Bob Brodeur Overall picture Mall Show note trophies awarded mm] -i I ElM 1 New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221 -6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Stwet Highintecon NJ 09920-4501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT CMR 490 aOx 595 APO AE 09703 George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12538 ltinceJaiiaeo 19 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11779 Ray Juscbkua 09 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jamee M Lewis POet Ogdenburg NY 13499-0091 Dave Mathewson Soc 913 Camillcs NY 13031 Mitier PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 vocknes Once Sacking Ridge NJ 07920 Poptbress 2 Hemlock Court Seogertino NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Peny Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Frequency Coordtnetor Len Seater 2062 Rabbit Lane Phcnnio NY 13135-9507 1315 995-2448 begin first column vice president note thanks demonstrated confidence abilities belief proposals casting vote recently completed special election offer special thanks Joan Grigg lovely wife late VP John Grigg tireless campaigner upstate New York area Vince Juliano campaigned daily basis Long Island key people along contingent supporters New Jersey capable campaign management Tom Murray resulted win us want continue progressive leadership district Whether club member AMA supporter no club affiliation Id like hear whenever have idea problem cant resolve local AVP evening telephone number 908-221-1666 can fax 24 hrs day 908-953-0055 Mail slowest form communication still existence can sent 89 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 re on-line can reach decou @ gramercyioscom look forward hearing thoughts way things going district AMA general am always happy visit club meetings contests noncompetitive events auctions etc meet fellow flyers discuss current events AMA Call quickly . calendar gets crowded following two part article written few months back retains value because gets heart flying site retention possibilities have other examples club activities have substantial positive impact site retention Ill sharing future key points consider reading following piece effort involved multiple clubs involved inter-district cooperation reach common goal resulted direct benefit site owner HOW TO WIN FLYING SITES AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE want former youll want latter May 9th year United States Department Interior National Park Service sent Lou McCarthy letter hoping five year extension existing special use permit allowing New Jerseys RAMAC flying club fly site Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area letter represented culmination little over two months concentrated effort part RAMAC Academy Model Aeronautics myriad flying clubs three states two districts excellent example inter-district cooperation coordination along resource help AMA can lead long-term mutually beneficial relationship between local clubs flying site owners lessons learned processes used put location inventory flying sites can used virtually club country Heres what happened late February District II annual meeting held year conjunction WRAM show Ronald Leciston secretary Roxbury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC posed some questions regarding AMAs ability provide resources local clubs support efforts secure maintain flying sites discussion didnt really get core problem Ron mind subsequent correspondence telephone calls put situation sharp focus RAMAC District II club faced potential loss fine flying site . open AMA members . result serious flooding during previous winter flying site located west bank Delaware River Pennsylvania District III left shambles deposits debris over pit area well runway fences torn asunder logs branches everywhere task getting field back usable condition . condition accepted National Park Service . looked daunting indeed alternative eyes Department Interior have site revert agricultural use Ron persisted wrote Carl Maroney AMA Headquarters after WRAMS show Carl called Wes De Cou local AVP able drive site evaluate resources needed restore field 4 usable condition As pictures show field mess still covered snow Just weeks earlier covered flood water Snow running water . LOTS running water . basic recipe world class flying site What followed textbook example ability cooperative folks get job done Because Ron indicated time running short get field shape Park Service inspection issuance renewal permit Carl suggested AMAs considerable computing clout brought bear Carl sent Wes list chartered clubs addresses New York Pennsylvania New Jersey three states members likely fly particular site Wes compared lists maps three states selecting mailing list clubs within reasonable driving distance field same Ron gave Carl information concerning clean-up days planned field Carl some bulletins created AMA Headquarters AMA mailed bulletins member clubs closest flying site secretaries balance clubs mailing list request publicize clean-up effort widely possible Start finish Carl pulled off publication effort matter days . hours Speed imperative since clean-up scheduled April 14th already zipping through March Fences down logs branches general turn Out Watch river-bottom junk under snowcolumn next month answer h 1997 157 Early morning apparent word gotten out . parking lot nearing capacity mass stuff clean up plenty hands help 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 Lanas WV 25313-1209 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho Streat 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 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noli 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Driva PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Thanks 1996 AMA Election now over Whether voted thanks voting primary benefits have within Academy right decide direction Executive Council During previous tenure Council have attempted represent desire majority As before have comment issues facing Academy please contact desire represent YOU major problem facing Academy lack capable volunteers willing dedicate time better model aviation present two openings positions Associate Vice President area central Pennsylvania other northeastern Ohio have desire assist organization please forward resume requirements AVP listed AMA Membership Manual Currently Associate Vice Presidents listed above willing assist club individual needs contact area club meeting program Incidentally might congratulate Mike Barbee 50th birthday history Academy explicitly shows reliance dues monies means support cannot continue Additional means producing revenue being explored Any suggestions would appreciated NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associations new President Vein Smith York Pennsylvania Under capable leadership racers United States will have positive relationship AMAs Special Interest Group Congratulations Vein Trade Shows Modelers District III fortunate have three large trade shows attend Chronologically have WRAMS Show New York East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia Toledo Expo Toledo Ohio greatest show world following contacts should provide assistance anyone wishing attend WRAM ShowNew YorkFebruary 2123Robert Van Tassel 85 Maple Hill Road Pleasantville NY 10570 http/wwwwramorg East Coast Hobby ShowPhiladelphia March 22-244400 N Federal Highway Suite 210 Boca Raton FL 3343 1 Telephone 1-800-252-4757 http/wwwhobbyshowcom Toledo ExpositionToledoApril 4-6 15387 Forrister Rd Clayton MI 49235 Flea Market largest flea market related model aviation hosted Central Penn Aeromodelers Association Lebanon Pennsylvania site March 8 gathering additional information other activities consult Contest Calendar within issue Model Aviation MARS Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania hosted annual swap meet Fred Segal forwarded following picture some clubs famous AVP John Hathaway Tail Spinners Tailspinner s Reynoldsburg Ohio suburb Columbus recently gave Harry Murray AMA solo wings What unique Harry will 82 years old learning fly RC 21/2 years Tailspinner s Club 80 members strong has instruction program has trained over 20 RC pilots last two years Wednesday nights dedicated helping beginners learn fly given Wednesday night six instructors help new members get stick time club has found buddy box system has speeded up learning curve saved planes 4158 Model Aviation y Murray solos Tail Spinners District III Modelers Action Ron JacksonPropfloppersNapoleon Ohio MARS President Jim Bumbaugh Jimmy Bumbaugh MARS youngest flyer AVP John Hathaway CD Jim Gilli CD Fred Segal Jim CarverMarion Swap Meet Roy Hansrote likes swap meets Delaware District Columbia / Maiyland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 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 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 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 910 488-5986 Been Done Just returned November Council Meeting Now know have dues increase after cutting 1997 budget considerably will break lucky year Most Council meeting AMA budget surprised see AMA membership decreasing over past couple yearsand also cost doing business has escalated greatly Believe folks AMA Council has done terrific job trying balance budget did receive some good news Reston property has sold asked question funds sale Reston payments second mortgage held Reston would go towards construction new AMA Headquarters Building Muncie believe got yes answer will keep posted AMA proceeds project know lot have expressed opinion proceeds Reston should go towards new headquarters building Muncie will priority topic next PADCOM Committee meeting since am member committee THIS promise New AVP District IV now have new AVP Chesapeake area Virginia Welcome Steve Moulton Steve has RC Contest Coordinator years has done very good job now AVP am sure will visible club meetings activities District IV New RC Contest Coordinator District IV Yes have replacement Steve new RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 AptE Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Tel 757-5235449 Dave has very active contest circuit also Leader Member AMA has served Club President has active AMA competition Steve Dave will work together awhile insure smooth transition Wanted AVP Hickory Area need find Leader Member someone interested becoming Leader Member Hickory NC area Anyone interested please give call fax mail brief history AMA activity over past years pay non existent hours long results worth effort Mini District IV Meetings first two District Meetings will Hickory NC Raleigh NC am process setting up locations now club clubs areas would like act host please give call would like have meetings Saturday Sunday entire day hopes clubs surrounding areas would participate would like plan Hickory February Raleigh March place time established will mailing clubs areas will meetings Delaware Maryland Virginia during 1997 clubs areas can let know would interested know place can have meeting central group clubs Newsletter Editors have started compile file newsletter editors Dist IV Keep newsletters comingand also sure address club name newsletter editor listed somewhere newsletter scheduled meeting time place information also helpful would surprised newsletters include information AVP Club Assignments have started Club/AVP assignments now clubs North Carolina west State Route 220 assigned Allen Eklund AVP District IV clubs east State Route 220 assigned George Abbott AVP District IV Also Paul Yacobucci will assist AVPs duties Keep mind Paul has frequency measuring equipment can assist interference problems area Paul very sharp has vast amount knowledge handle situations will let know complete areas Maryland Virginia Washington DC state Delaware has assigned Scotty Moyer six clubs Delaware Scotty can cover area OK would like have mini District meeting sometime April Delaware area need some input Scotty andlor clubs interest Maryland Virginia DC areas open suggestions time period May through September 1997 AVP Allen Ekiund North Carolina seems some clubs area having difficult time keeping flying sites once club loses its place fly its membership sometimes takes decline Although flying site very important club its membership must remain united through time equally important Appoint few key people club keep others informed especially isnt monthly club newsletter Triad Aeromodelers near Lexington NC faced losing field year Winston-Salem R/C Club offering its site members limited basis until can secure site own intent offer give membership chance search new site stay united among themselves having place enjoy flying machines generous offer should common practice whenever possible might disagree just think might next looking new site Its empty feeling know have no place fly main point stay touch other stay focused finding new site AVP Bob Babura Maryland have association 11 clubs area called Maryland Modelers Association MMA Im sure would work us setting up mini district meeting meet last Wednesday month Westminster Aero Modelers through leadership Ray Miles ninth year holding flight seminars throughout Carroll County School System third grade level hands-on approach Education within Science Dept Bob McDaniel leading team volunteers Chesapeake Bay RIC Club hands-on project Indian Creek School Crownsville MD course will consist building flying radio control model airplanes students eleven twelve year old rang Radios kits adhesives etc donated local national vendors manufacturers Flying will conducted club field nest school Last Thought impressed professionalism current AMA Executive Council also way Dave Brown conducted meeting team team working improve AMA gain recognition sport model aviation h 1997 159 Alabama Florida Georgia / Misaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avanue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoezewice 3626 Ranohwood Rd Orlando FL 32a0a Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WiiheimIna Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38692 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36a39 Ken Henasi 383 Bnarwood #42 Meridian MS 38309 Louise zen 296 Hontridge Way Wintersyrings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroce Bind Panama City Beach FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Cotancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3654 N Ricer Rd Gainescille GA 30906 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37399 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 6842517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what made various economy moves motion made allow NATS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE run certain events 97 NATS voted YES Passed motion made approve budget amended voted YES Passed motion made reduce annual budget elected officers $1000 per year voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 PADCOM budget $5000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 budget Resource Development Committee $10000 $5000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce annual budgets following Finance Committee $2000 SIG Committee $500 Flying Site Committee $1000 scrub Publications Committee $1000 voted YES Passed motion made eliminate $5000 annual budget Executive Council NATS voted YES Passed motion made reduce Other Officer Expense $4000 $2000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 budget Insurance Committee $5000 $3000 voted YES Passed motion made reduce 1997 proposed Sound Committee budget $1000 voted YES Passed motion made reinstate budget Resource Development Committee back $10000 voted YES Passed motion made accept changes previously accepted Turbo Waiver document voted YES Passed motion Safety Code wording changed 1998 essential personnel personnel involved flying aircraft allowed front flight line. voted YES Passed motion made approve funds AMA National Aeromodeling Expo ads run Model Aviation up 6 months voted YES Passed motion made allocate $1000 two clubs legal assistance fund voted YES Passed motion made approve position Merchandising Director voted YES Passed motion made approve $5000 increase Staff Travel accommodate new position voted YES Passed motion made accept funding proposal submitted Tucson International Modelplex Park Association grant TIMPA $9900 actual expenditures proposed site improvements whichever lesser amount AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund voted YES Passed motion made accept proposal submitted Save MileSquare Park Committee pledge support funding necessary endorse effort voted YES Passed motion made charge Galeville expenses Flying Site Assistance Fund out AMA Presidents annual budget voted YES Passed motion made approve amended changes change item #3 tolO days instead 7 Mail Balloting System voted YES Passed See important famous flyer See pretty girl Thats Bob Violett receiving AMA Hall Fame Award AMA Associate Vice President Louise Izzo recent Remote Control Assoc Central Florida club meeting RCACF Bob awarded high honor because lifetime contributions modeling below snap took Bob Mary Fchuettler Lakeworth Florida Bob flying ST 15 Witchhawk Ron Sharptons Palm Bay record trails Bob up rented helicopter looking own little model went wrong next picture Jeff Weatherford P-47 mentioned letter Sept issue could show picture because faxed above someone want meet Irv Barber managing overseeing second annual Eagles Soar Sebring Florida affair attracted 130 entries thousands spectators sponsored Sebring International Raceway 4160 Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@chadiecnsiitedu 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 Psrenti 1920 Buckinghxm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 6 Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-18S9 Eve 816 584-2481 IT IS WITH REGRET sadness inform YOU lost two finest during November Pete Sotich past president AMA passed away November 5th Jim Grier longtime modeler Pattern flier passed away November 29th TAYLOR MO Club # 2257 RIC Air Command held its 10th annual benefit airshow over Labor Day weekend Six hundred feet pit area held almost three hundred models proceeds donated Muscular Dystrophy Association Pictures information courtesy Gene Nevin first picture shows small portion pit area seeing double second picture twin Chipmonk attracted quite bit attention JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers new model airplane enthusiast Michael Keopp age 14 came out field newly assembled Butterfly OS 15 engine seeking help fly Jacksonville home Illinois College Archaeology professors symposium archaeological excavations saw some aerial photographs dig-site Upon inquiry R/C modeler stated taken pictures models professor returned home details plane radio engine camera Michael asked professor could build plane learn fly Michael took challenge success achieved Picture information Gene Nevin DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held its Flying Circus September after being rained out spring Almost four hundred spectators attendance special event day demonstration Electric models flown K Shaw Michigan Picture below shows him some models Next picture twin rotor belt driven helicopter flown D Nelson last picture shows part flight line Photos information P Binter COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia RJC Club really knows get attention its annual Build-A-Plane wants build models steaks like pictured almost ready eating Pictured L R B Graves supplied photo M Dehn club president C Overy Hey clubs dont check local library Maybe can exhibit some clubs models have information available interested people * March 1997 161 4 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters display models Arlington Heights Library month Picture below Bud Bodzioch U mi Ii i [e1 mum i u dbentfielc Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 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 Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Thanks voted District VII election Over next couple years hope replace talking some action business youre elected day next day start write first District VII column Things sure can get busy youre having fun As being written few days before Christmas youll reading month after holidaysI hope super holiday season received wonderful gifts can used workshop air special thanks Joe Hass Pete Waters Shaun Ettinger hard work over past year AVPs Contest Coordinators rest District VII workers volunteered stay us during another transition goes reasonably well think will have some fun during next couple years am Just guy loves go out bore holes air love build cant pass up bargain have way too much stuff garage shop attic other corners try stay out lovely wifes way great excuse go flying hide basement kids grown gone Im permanently unemployed retired except occasional contract endeavor general just love airplanesbig little fast slow plain fancy flies thats better After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world goal monthly column will provide some information about whats happening around District Hopefully will add name club mailing list yea know its another change can keep up whats happening club level Personally think strength sport club level because thats what generates action activities contests shows exhibitions open houses flight demonstrations ground schools flight schools stuff makes sport fun result model aviation club doing its thing hope visit try fly over next couple years Most clubs great social activity can provide fun members long dont let politics get way flying time Some trivia about District VII MICHIGAN has about 99 clubs WISCONSIN has about 56 clubs MINNESOTA has about 48 clubs IOWA has 37 clubs guess have about 5000 AMA members district Since dont have info photos around district dug old files came up little photo story about District VII summer through winter fliers district make best pilot part country awarded ALL SEASON flier patch theyve earned 4162 Model Aviation rIuuio LonIroIIer riyung slela After 20 years flying same field site sold developers club relocate Isnt progress wonderful Duluth R/G Club takes few minutes flying pose frozen picture Temperature balmy 10 F flying site St Louis river near Duluth northern Minnesota day Clear Lake perfect time tioat fly River City R/C Club Mason City IA fly McIntosh Woods State Park Photo Jack Kisinger DIsirii Lots snow cold weather die hara fliers never stop flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 rie~oresion cilities everaI model clubs visited six hangers saw dozens WWll later aircraft being rebuilt I] s uimu i ii k Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teaus George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIla 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 received interesting letter recently taking EC task putting too much emphasis competition doing little nothing sport flyer writer goes question almost everything AMA has done EVER Number list money spend support various SIG groups Next excessive amount spent participating internationally via FAT program list goes cover everything else AIVIA today what its really questioning representationor lack What gets though AMA members pay dues thing insurance Either column never read writers views vary greatly what Ive say about subjects make little no difference Once tough competitor myself now belong unrepresented group called sport flyers As long time modeler also know much great technical advances have come because competition Can anyone speculate what sort frequency space would have AMA hadnt stepped years ago Does anyone want much ear think would get FCC did present ourselves responsible organization national HQ Muncie shows well founded fraction cost what would have Reston Va ie Wash DC expensive cities world Getting number-one complaint lets talk about huge amount funds doled out SIG groups None know anything debt people input assistance required Bylaws promote national competition records position educating youth model aeronautics has strengthened great deal past year entry schoolroom via satellite As FAT program have said once expenditures needed assessed monitored closely Make no mistake required bylaws belong NAA FAT assures recognition THE organization represent model aviation country world last EC meeting pretty well common agreement amount funds expended FAT teams will adjusted 1998 season AMA organization process place elect person thinks wants what want what got position begin outset made clear membership ran district Ive listened have bothered make feelings known want facts can get just asking Communication important organization So far Ive state district general area plans 1997 try make areas Ive missed ifI am speaking area hope youll come visit share ideas during last year position clubs will no doubt upset find EC voted fund offer assistance flying sites several districts last meeting Let hasten tell individual clubs funding areas serve clubs modelers Most very congested areas sites involved last vestige place fly have consider what will greatest benefit modeling general want preclude site loss multitude Lest think Council spends money indiscriminately let known spent entire day Saturday wrestling budget Adjourning sometime after 800 PM didnt start regular agenda until Sunday morning session lasted until after noon did cut programs bone district budgets also cut $1000 Considering size district voted against cut object avoid considerable deficit next year less just stay number things would like see organization accomplish funds just have go back burner Perhaps way can have satisfied membership have separate boards committees formed boards would gather opinions would binding concerned would cost excess $40000 mailing went some sort ballot system could get some really finance draining numbers went very far Thank about Tip month setting engine both high low speed tank half full take off full tank engine will little rich side time tank gets low engine wont over-lean cause flame out h 1997 163 Master craftsman Sam Snyder Tyler TX scratch-built fabulous Lockheed Orion Historical Aviation drawings Features working shocks dummy P & W engine Enya V-240 buried behind Really fine workmanship evident sliding canopy cockpit rivet detail Sam meticulous can manage turn out such model once year Another excellent scratch-built effort Lockheed Sirius turned out Ernie Fedde Ernie flies Northwest Arkansas R/C group Dave Shallenberg builder flyer instructor turned out great Marquart Charger G-62 power Dave also belongs Northwest Arkansas R/C bunch Th1II[uLu1 lie] tin Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dskota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 87401 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 FROM COLORADO Dreams Flight What Arvada Associated Modelers have always given back community ways club has involved number civic activities include local mall shows parades air shows special events SPECIAL CITIZENS Denver Metro Area special events called DREAMS OF FLIGHT events associated DREAMS OF FLIGHT description what Monday August 5th 1996 Arvada Associated Modelers completed 6th Annual DREAMS OF FLIGHT special citizens Easter Seals camp Colorado 35 Easter Seals Campers about 45 staff members Easter Seals camp Arvada Associated Modelers side 53 members family members well contingent Colorado CAP Arvada Police Department host others body spirit members AAM worked background ensure success program show best have given 6 years show has gone media TV Channel 9 Channel 2 well Arvada Sentinel newspaper record accomplishments sh6w faces campers sometimes hard know enjoys show campers members AAK have gotten give program satisfaction exposure public overall respect club Cities County live major benefits program exposure County Supervisors well City Council exposure has put us forefront county groups gives receives county has responded working us acquisition new field because involvement project well Adopt Highway project other programs undertake county looks upon us VERY favorable eyes As work towards development new field program weighs heavily positive reactions everyone especially Colorado National Guard will doing much major earth moving grading new field Last least requirement AMA club desires known GOLD Club leader field model aviation involve itself public domaln recognition based position largest clubs United States largest District IX/Colorado area us have wondered Hopefully will explain long run what fellow man especially handicapped counts As sald before getting back what have put program self satisfaction way above what give side benefits progress have made towards permanent fieldlhome Arvada Associated Modelers Giant Scale Racing Results MAD Possum Racing Team Colorado Springs has won two Giant Scale Racing trophies 1996 crew members belong Pikes Peak k/C Club have racing under MAD Possum name since 1995 Jack Aycock team founder entered first race 1992 interest has growing steadily since team entered two AT-6s Formula Cosmic Wind Glendale Arizona races May taking 5th place Formula Gold trophy race Two AT-Bs Cosmic Wind agaln entered Madera California races September team agaln took 5th place time AT-6 Silver trophy race Dave Miller team leader attributes teams success commitment efforts individuals participate race Thanks also go companies have cosponsored team Royal Products Aero Leftering Magnum Fuel Auto Paint & Equipment Colorado Hobby Products Stewarts Photographers Members 1996 team Jack Aycock Dan Brunson Dick Clasen Harper Daniell Gus Gustafson Dave Miller Jera Miller Paul Munninghoff Dewey Reinhard team plans enter least two races 1997 recruiting pilots Submitted Jera Miller Model Aviation Voips Super Cub towing banner what its about Charlie Price photos Dan OHara Heide Hiroge assist Easter Sealer counselor maiden flight Easter Seals Campers lined up watch Air Show Dan Siravos witch U I] [e e] Iin Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@pdmenetcom htlp/lwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal 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 last montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora Save Mile-Square Park! has become battle cry Orange County California thousands modelers District X AMA members fight save three public supported flying sites Los Angeles Orange County area Located Fountain Valley California 640-acre park once training site World War II Navy pilots thirty years 137-acre triangle center park has home three generations radio control control line free flight modelers Through series land transactions over span nearly fifteen years control ownership land transferred Federal government County Orange Agreements filed transactions made clear land used recreational purposes clear intent open wide variety recreational activity face Countys current fiscal debacle political turmoil County Board Supervisors has decided open spaces park must put use generating revenue county building yet third golf course within park development plan has ramrodded through despite contrary recommendations put forward Countys Harbors Beaches Parks Cotrintission face hundreds hobbyists park advocates have given public testimony against plan justifying Countys plan develop third golf course Mile-Square Park sixtieth County county staff members argue per capita ratio golfing facilities County line national average yet turn deaf ear cries aeromodeling enthusiasts site ONLY public flying site within County Denying hobbyists access park will push thousands modelers onto streets vacant lots safety guidelines noise abatement frequency coordination nearly impossible control Members eight AIVIA chartered clubs call Mile-Square Park home have joined together other park advocates form Save Mile Square Park Committee dedicated challenging moral legal countenance Countys intent close open space park facility Orange County Chaired Mr Robert Richards AMA #2716 Fountain Valley Committee seeking financial legal logistical support its operations AMA Executive Council has pledged its support effort has provided seed money legal fund However support needed well very much appreciated Mr Bob Richards can reached 714 963-7402 electronic mail swtolbob@aolcom Fax 714 963-0427 Contributions may sent Save Mile Square Park Inc Mr Eric Rule Treasurer P0 Box 8 890-453 Fountain Valley CA 92728 Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn 4March 1997 165 Associate Vice Presidents 1996 Scale Masters event coordinators Jim Deming L Roy Pratt Kent Walters Harris Lee November 1-3 1996 1996 Scale Masters Championship hosted Arizona Model Aviators flown AMA Club home field Mesa Arizona Above Garland Hamilton Winter Springs FL makes perfect landing approach front judges impeccable turbine powered Lockheed T 33 winning him 1996 Scale Masters Grand Champion award lower R 97 US F3D Pylon Team Back Row Bob Smith Alternate Gary Hover Caller Jeff Bertkin Caller Dave Shadel Returning World Champion Gary Schmidt Caller Jim Shinohara Caller Front Row Chip Hyde 3rd ard Verano 1st Jim Allen Jr 2nd Team Trials hosted Phoenix PRO-Flyers November 23-24 Mr John Brodbeck Sr upper L K&B honored years enormous contribution model aviation Eleventh Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic banquet November 9 hand longtime friend Dick Kidd RCM upper R Jack Wilson below Desert Hawks RC Club serves host Master Ceremonies Four years community involvement fund raising political negotiations Tucson International Modelpiex Park Association culminated November 10 Grand Opening its new 160acre Modeiplex Park west Tucson Arizona Congratulations hard work deserved success Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate ViCO i-residents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photos 96 Alaska State Champs AVP Reeves Lippincott held Elmendorf AFB s new field near Palmer Alaska Asst CD Reeves Lippincott presents Ron Mers 1st Place trophy Sportsman Pattern Fun Fly Timers Judges Champs L-R Tom Strom Jr Tom Strom Scott Anderson Cathy Thompson Pat Mers CD Steve Lingle presents 96 Grand Champion Award Reeves Lippincott team caller Cathy Thompson Doug Bellew VP Bel-Air RIC Flyers Bellingham sent photo Jerry Frecks Heavy Hauler Powered OS 40 12 wingspan plane has lifted over 16 pounds Columbia Co R C Fliers first ever Fun Fly fall Don Clark sent photo field Note neat shelters over benches Cathy Duncan mid-Willamette Valley photographer/correspondent took some shots latest Keizer Big Bird held new Turner Field the Salem R/C Pilots fighting retain Heres two shots field 1st looking south 2nd north Graham Hicks supplied photos results Grande Ronde Bush Pilots fall Scale event La Grande Winners L-R Mike Ingram Meridian ID Team Scale Randy Hanson Astoria OR Expert Jack Collins Seaside OR Novice Fun Scale Ron Tincher La Grande OR Advanced Fun Scale First-time competitor Jack Collins Seaside takes top prize Novice Fun Scale Graham says hes great guy Flying seems limited indoor compete just view enjoy Feb 9 Stayton HS Feb 16 Apr 26-27 So Albany HS others ones am sure about Al Watson called sad news Don Rice has passed away Dons health deteriorated rapidly after last spring will greatly missed Thanks voted will enjoy continuing serve voice AMA executive council 4166 Model Aviation 4Jay Hopkins Junkers Ju-37